High Repetition Rate Mid-Infrared Laser for IRCM

Award Information

Agency: Department of Defense	Branch: Air Force	Award ID: 25897	Program Year/Program: 1994 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number: 25897	Solicitation Year: N/A	Solicitation Topic Code: N/A	Solicitation Number: N/A

Small Business Information: Aculight Corporation
22121 - 20th Avenue SE Bothell, WA 98021 4408
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Phase 1: Fiscal Year: 1994

Title: High Repetition Rate Mid-Infrared Laser for IRCM

Agency / Branch: DOD / USAF

Contract: N/A

Award Amount: $79,378.00

Abstract:
A high repetition rate mid infrared laser (3-5 microns) capable of providing multispectral output covering all bands used by infrared missile would make a solid state laser based IRCM system a potentially attractive replacement for black body infrared jammers. We propose a novel laser concept that can provide the desired spectral output at repetition rates exceeding the current state-of-the-art. We shall develop a solid state laser that can provide a pulse rate of 1000 Hz (1 MHz) in a compact and efficient package. The concept uses a diode pumped mode-locked Nd laser and an intracavity Optical Parametric Oscillator to generate the desired 3-5 micron output. Preliminary analysis indicates the concept can provide 6 watts output (at 4.5 microns) from 40 watts of pump power. Development of this intracavity OPO would be an enabling technology for practical CLIRCM systems.

Principal Investigator:
Mr. Charles Miyake
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Small Business Information at Submission:

Aculight Corp
40 Lake Bellevue Suite 100 Bellevue, WA 98005

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Woman-Owned: No

Minority-Owned: No

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