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High Quantum Efficiency Nd:YAG Photocathode
- Small Business Information
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Woman-Owned: NoMinority-Owned: NoHUBZone-Owned: No
- Phase 2
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Fiscal Year: 1993Title: High Quantum Efficiency Nd:YAG PhotocathodeAgency / Branch: DOD / MDAContract: N/AAward Amount: $496,302.00
Abstract:
Phase I will develop an advanced photocathode for high quantum efficiency, photon-counting sensitivity of 1.06 microsecond, Nd:YAG laser pulses. As far as maximum ladar range is concerned the proposed photocathode is equivalent to an increase of a factor of 15 in laser power. The photocathode is called the High Quantum efficiency Photocathode (HiQ-PC) and is characterized by: (1) High Quantum Efficiency: about 75% at 1.06 micrometers; (2) High Sensivity: gain sufficient for single photon detection; (3) High Speed: sufficient to distingish 10 ns laser pulses with a pulse repetition frequency of .1 megahertz; (4) Multiple or Single Pixel Compatibility: single-pixel ladars or multiple-pixel focal planes; and (5) Room Temperature Operation. Military and commercial applications of the HIQ-PC are extensive: it can be used as the detector in a Nd:YAG laser radar system and it will substantially increase the range-performane of acquisition and tracking ladar. Other ladar applications include those where long-range or increased range is important.Small Business Information at Submission:Principal Investigator:
Roger Stettner, Phd
8059663331Business Contact:
Advanced Scientific Concepts,
2020 Alameda Padre Serra, Suite 123 Santa Barbara, CA 93103EIN/Tax ID:DUNS: N/ANumber of Employees:Woman-Owned: NoMinority-Owned: NoHUBZone-Owned: No
Award Information
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Agency: Department of Defense |
Branch: Missile Defense Agency |
Award ID: 18004 |
Program Year/Program: 1993 / SBIR |
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Agency Tracking Number: 18004 |
Solicitation Year: N/A |
Solicitation Topic Code: N/A |
Solicitation Number: N/A |