Fiber-based, high peak power mid-infrared source

Award Information

Agency: Department of Defense	Branch: Air Force	Award ID: 81871	Program Year/Program: 2008 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number: F071-005-1684	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
View profile »

Woman-Owned: No

Minority-Owned: No

HUBZone-Owned: No

Phase 2: Fiscal Year: 2008

Title: Fiber-based, high peak power mid-infrared source

Agency / Branch: DOD / USAF

Contract: FA9451-08-C-0060

Award Amount: $749,952.00

Abstract:
Tactical laser sources delivering high peak power (from multi-MW to TW) in agile optical pulse trains at high pulse repetition frequency (PRF) in the 3.5-4 m wavelength region are of interest for several military applications including proactive infrared countermeasures (PIRCM), non-lethal munitions, and remote sensing of battlefield threats. To meet the needs for future tactical lasers, Aculight proposes to develop, build, and deliver a transportable, highly flexible, fiber-based high-peak-power optical source capable of operating at mid-infrared wavelengths. The proposed laser technology provides direct access to regimes of operation that are challenging or off limits for traditional pulse solid-state sources intended for military use. The rugged, fiber-based nature of the laser enables rapid transition to battlefield deployment.

Principal Investigator:
Mark S. Bowers
Director of Research
4254821100
mark.bowers@aculight.com

Business Contact:
Robert Afzal
VP of Research & Developm
4254821100
rob.afzal@aculight.com

Small Business Information at Submission:

ACULIGHT CORP.
22121 20th Avenue SE Bothell, WA 98021

EIN/Tax ID: 911581683

DUNS: N/A

Number of Employees:

Woman-Owned: No

Minority-Owned: No

HUBZone-Owned: No