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Ultra Lightweight SiC Based Mirrors for High Energy Lasers
Title: Vice President
Phone: (520) 574-1980
Email: wkowbel@mercorp.com
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Phone: (520) 574-1980
Email: jcwithers@mercorp.com
SiC materials offer excellent characteristics for high energy lasers applications. However, both monolithic and RBSI materials suffer from brittleness. This proposal builds on the concept of ultra lightweight C-C (SiC) composite structure, which yieldvery high thermal conductivity and modulus. Subsequently, chemical vapor reaction (CVR) process will be employed to render optical quality SiC surface. In addition, BaF2/ ZnSe optical coating capability will be studied.It is anticipated that under 2Kg/m2 aerial density SiC based mirrors will be fabricated. In addition, surface rms of 2Ao is expected. Commercial applications include high energy lasers, at lidars and FTS instruments.
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