Compact and efficient ultraviolet laser for astrobiology

Award Information

Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration	Branch: N/A	Award ID: 72018	Program Year/Program: 2004 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number: 033086	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: 2004

Title: Compact and efficient ultraviolet laser for astrobiology

Agency: NASA

Contract: NNG04CA85C

Award Amount: $69,999.00

Abstract:
The purpose of this program is to develop a compact and efficient ultraviolet laser for use in space-based uv-Raman instruments. The basis for this system will be a diode-pumped neodymium-yttria (Nd:Y2O3) ceramic laser which is frequency-quadrupled to generate uv light at 237nm. The unique combination of a low-cost and robust ceramic laser with efficient 4th harmonic generation will provide an ideal ultraviolet source for NASA missions to planets and moons in the Solar System.

Principal Investigator:
David C. Gerstenberger
Principal Investigator
4254821100
daveg@aculight.com

Business Contact:
Dennis D. Lowenthal
Business Official
4254821100
dennis.lowenthal@aculight.com

Small Business Information at Submission:

Aculight Corporation
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