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NP Photonics, Inc.UA Science and Technology Park 9030 S. Rita Road, Suite #120 Tucson, AZ -View profile »Woman-Owned: NoMinority-Owned: NoHUBZone-Owned: No
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Fiscal Year: 2010Title: Efficient high power tunable THz source based on all fiber-based pulsed fiber lasers at ~ 2 mm"Agency / Branch: DOD / USAFContract: FA9550-10-C-0105Award Amount: $749,781.00
Abstract:
In Phase I, NP Photonics has successfully demonstrated the feasibility of a fiber-based THz source that can generate high power, narrow linewidth, and tunable THz radiation by leveraging NP"s proprietary unique fibers, fiber lasers/amplifiers, and THz techniques. In Phase II, we will develop the monolithic high power ~ 2 micron pulsed fiber laser system for the proposed fiber-based THz source under collaboration with University of Arizona. We expect to achieve the highest conversion efficiency 0.2% for THz parametric generation by using ~ 2 micron pulsed fiber laser and external cavity enhancement with ZnGeP2 and QPM-GaAs crystals. Most importantly, the collinear THz optical parametric oscillator (OPO) will be demonstrated for the first time based on developed ~ 2 micron pulsed fiber laser. For Air Force NDE THz applications, we will offer in Phase II period a compact high power fiber-based THz source with average power of ~ 1 W, with wide tuning range of 0.2-5 THz, and narrow linewidth of 50-100 MHz. Furthermore, NP Photonics will offer prototype service of a high resolution THz spectrometer based on NP"s high power narrow linewidth fiber-based THz source. We will demonstrate detection sensitivity below sub-part per million and noise equivalent power (NEP) below 1.0x10-14 W/Hz1/2. BENEFIT: Currently, the THz spectral region has been underutilized because of the inadequacy of THz sources. The proposed fiber-based THz source is expected to break this limit, with advantages of compact, high power, high spectral resolution, extremely wide tunability, and room temperature operation. So this fiber-based THz source will have large potential market in THz applications, such as real-time imaging, non-destructive evaluation (NDE), stand-off sensing and chemical detection and analysis. The proposed THz source can be used by military agencies for communications on the battlefield or in space; for trace detection of hazardous materials and explosives in the field due to the fast response, room-temperature operation, low noise, and high spectral resolution; for atmospheric environment sensing, such as in airports and subways for screening of hazardous materials and explosives; and for research and development of biological materials, pharmaceuticals and other chemicals because THz spectrum can reveal the unique structural features of molecules.Small Business Information at Submission:Business Contact:
James T. Fountain
Director, Contract Administration
(520) 799-7424
fountain@npphotonics.comResearch Institution Information:NP Photonics, Inc.
UA Science and Technology Park 9030 S. Rita Road, Suite #120 Tucson, AZ 85747-9108EIN/Tax ID: 860999108DUNS: N/ANumber of Employees:Woman-Owned: NoMinority-Owned: NoHUBZone-Owned: NoUniversity of Arizona
PO Box 3308
888N. Euclid Ave., Ste 510
Tucson, AZ 85722-Contact: Sherry L. EshamContact Phone: (520) 626-6000
Award Information
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Agency: Department of Defense |
Branch: Air Force |
Award ID: 90124 |
Program Year/Program: 2010 / STTR |
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Agency Tracking Number: F08A-009-0177 |
Solicitation Year: 2008 |
Solicitation Topic Code: AF08-T009 |
Solicitation Number: 2008.A |