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Spatially Modulated Reflective Membranes for High-Dynamic-Range Wavefront Control
Award last edited on: 4/30/2004

Sponsored Program
SBIR
Awarding Agency
DOD : AF
Total Award Amount
$1,644,966
Award Phase
2
Solicitation Topic Code
AF03-009
Principal Investigator
Justin Mansell

Company Information

AgilOptics Inc (AKA: Intellite Inc)

1717 Louisiana NE Suite 202
Albuquerque, NM 87110
   (505) 268-4742
   dmansell@agiloptics.com
   www.agiloptics.com
Location: Single
Congr. District: 01
County: Bernalillo

Phase I

Contract Number: ----------
Start Date: ----    Completed: ----
Phase I year
2003
Phase I Amount
$99,724
Diffractive wavefront control has been demonstrated as a viable technique for high-dynamic-range laser wavefront control. Unfortunately, most conventional programmable diffractive elements, like liquid crystals and segmented mirror arrays, are damaged when illuminated with high-power laser light. The proposed work would investigate approaches for scaling membrane deformable mirrors to provide high-energy laser wavefront control with a large number of actuators.

Benefits:
Success in developing this technology will provide the foundation to develop and market simpler, cheaper deformable mirrors for a variety of military and commercial applications. Government agencies that could utilize this technology include not only the DOD programs, but also NASA, the new Department of Homeland Security, and the NRO. Commercial applications in the fields of medical instruments, astronomy, photography, and optical equipment can also be expected.

Keywords:
Deformable Mirrors, MEMS, Space, Optics, High-energy Laser, Wavefront Control

Phase II

Contract Number: ----------
Start Date: ----    Completed: ----
Phase II year
2004
Phase II Amount
$1,545,242
Diffractive wavefront control has been demonstrated as a viable technique for high-dynamic-range laser wavefront control. Unfortunately, most conventional programmable diffractive elements, like liquid crystals and segmented mirror arrays, are damaged when illuminated with high-power laser light. The proposed work would investigate approaches for scaling membrane deformable mirrors to provide high-energy laser wavefront control with a large number of actuators.

Benefits:
Success in developing this technology will provide the foundation to develop and market simpler, cheaper deformable mirrors for a variety of military and commercial applications. Government agencies that could utilize this technology include not only the DOD programs, but also NASA, the new Department of Homeland Security, and the NRO. Commercial applications in the fields of medical instruments, astronomy, photography, and optical equipment can also be expected.

Keywords:
Deformable Mirrors, MEMS, Space, Optics, High-energy Laser, Wavefront Control