Space Qualified One Micron Lasers

Award Information

Agency: Department of Defense	Branch: Air Force	Award ID: 62199	Program Year/Program: 2003 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number: F031-0092	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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Woman-Owned: No

Minority-Owned: No

HUBZone-Owned: No

Phase 1: Fiscal Year: 2003

Title: Space Qualified One Micron Lasers

Agency / Branch: DOD / USAF

Contract: F29601-03-M-0090

Award Amount: $100,000.00

Abstract:
We propose a Yb:SFAP laser system, using a novel resonator scheme, that will provide over 1 J per pulse output at 100 Hz at high efficiency, in a package far more compact, lower mass and efficient that conventional systems. The high-pulse-energy poweroscillator architecture is especially suited to space platforms where weight, volume, cooling and efficiency are particularly important. The proposed system will enable a 1 J/pulse 100 Hz system with efficiency and compactness far exceeding conventional systems. The efficiency and cost advantages of the Yb:SFAP system together are anticipated to break through the present cost barriers todiode-pumped solid-state lasers in commercial materials processing systems .

Principal Investigator:
Eric Honea
Principal Investigator
4254821100
eric.honea@aculight.com

Business Contact:
Dennis D. Lowenthal
Vice President of R&D
4254821100
dennis.lowenthal@aculight.com

Small Business Information at Submission:

ACULIGHT CORP.
11805 North Creek Parkway S., Suite 113 Bothell, WA 98011

EIN/Tax ID: 911581683

DUNS: N/A

Number of Employees:

Woman-Owned: No

Minority-Owned: No

HUBZone-Owned: No