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Novel Efficient and Compact Diode-pumped Rod Gain Modules for Ultra Short Pulsed (USP) Lasers
Award last edited on: 11/12/2009

Sponsored Program
SBIR
Awarding Agency
DOD : Army
Total Award Amount
$69,824
Award Phase
1
Solicitation Topic Code
A08-046
Principal Investigator
Stephen McCahon

Company Information

Applied Energetics Inc (AKA: Ionatron Inc)

9070 S Rita Road Suite 1500
Tucson, AZ 85747
   (520) 628-7415
   N/A
   www.appliedenergetics.com
Location: Single
Congr. District: 06
County: Pima

Phase I

Contract Number: W15QKN-09-C-0032
Start Date: 10/31/2008    Completed: 4/20/2009
Phase I year
2009
Phase I Amount
$69,824
Lasers based upon rod architectures offer a simple and rugged method for amplifying an Ultra-Short Pulse (USP) duration laser pulse at moderate powers. When paired with a chirped pulse amplifier (CPA) chain, greater system flexibility and capabilities are realized. This proposal provides solutions to overcome the technical challenges when combining the two techniques in high repetition rate operation by utilizing innovative designs and material solutions. The objective of this Phase 1 proposed effort is to develop a detailed design for a diode-pumped rod amplifier head for USP Yb:YAG lasers that is compatible with a CPA chain. The expected deliverable from this proposed research and development effort is to present candidate design technologies and the expected performance characteristics obtained via modeling, simulation or other mathematical methods to facilitate the decision for Phase II prototype construction.

Keywords:
Ultra-Short Pulse (Usp) Laser, Diode-Pumped, Rod, Chirped Pulse Amplified

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