SBIR-STTR Award

Despite the advancement and offerings of commercial laser technology, the need persists for a high-power, narrow-line laser module that is both compact and robust for enabling portable cold-atom based sensors. Triad Technology, Inc. proposes a compact laser module based on DM laser technology that would meet the criteria required for performing research and sensor development with cold alkali atoms.

Benefit:
The research and development described herein will provide a compact laser module that meets the specifications for working with cold and ultracold matter. This laser technology will enable development of cold atom devices for portable sensor applications. It is anticipated that this technology will also benefit laboratory-scale research projects.

Keywords:
BEC, BEC, Narrow Linewidth Diode laser, Compact laser Sources, Cold atom laser system

The sophisticated laser systems required for producing cold and ultracold matter represent a major complexity in the quest to transition cold atom sensor technologies from the lab to the harsh environments of the real-world. There is a substantial need for compact, robust, and easy-to-implement laser modules for cold atom research and application development. Triad proposes an ultra-compact semiconductor laser module that can be locked to an atomic transition and would meet these criteria.

Benefit:
This work will provide a compact laser module for producing and working with ultracold matter. The laser module will simplify the process of building and implementing a large variety of ultracold atom experiments. The laser module will also provide cost and time savings allowing researchers to refocus valuable resources. This device will be an enabling technology for developing advance applications based on cold and ultracold matter.

Keywords:
Spectroscopy, Magnetometry, laser module