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Fiber-based, high peak power mid-infrared source
Award last edited on: 4/7/2010

Sponsored Program
SBIR
Awarding Agency
DOD : AF
Total Award Amount
$848,145
Award Phase
2
Solicitation Topic Code
AF071-005
Principal Investigator
Mark S Bowers

Company Information

Aculight Corporation (AKA: Lockheed Martin Aculight Corporation)

22121 20th Avenue Se
Bothell, WA 98021
   (425) 482-1100
   info.dp-ms2-bothell@lmco.com
   www.aculight.com
Location: Single
Congr. District: 01
County: Snohomish

Phase I

Contract Number: ----------
Start Date: ----    Completed: ----
Phase I year
2007
Phase I Amount
$98,193
We propose the development of a transportable, highly flexible, fiber-based high-peak-power optical source capable of operating at mid-infrared wavelengths.

Keywords:
Fiber Laser,Ultra-Fast Laser

Phase II

Contract Number: ----------
Start Date: ----    Completed: ----
Phase II year
2008
Phase II Amount
$749,952
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 µm 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.

Keywords:
Fiber Laser,Ultra-Fast Laser,Chirped-Pulsed Laser