Worldwide monitoring of nuclear proliferation requires the development of a suitable system with appropriate sensors to monitor the nuclear processes and events in different parts of the world. in this phase i study we will identify the suite of sensors to monitor the nuclear programs in countries… More

Improvement of radiation hardness of CCDs for space applications is extremely important for extending the life of the CCDs. For low orbit satellites the proton damage is most important which reduces the Charge Transfer Efficiency (CTE) and increases the noise of the devices. Charge particles create… More

Binary optics can be used for fabrication of microlenses for IR focal plane arrays (FPAs). There is a need to improve the light collection efficiency and reduction in size for the detectors to improve on the signal to noise ratio and relaxation of the cooling requirements. Binary optics lenses can… More

Princeton Electronic Systems proposes the development of a new type of x-ray imager for diagnostic medical imaging for field applications. The device will be easy to fabricate and will have high resolution and image quality and will be available at low cost. A detector array will be fabricated using… More

We propose to develop an image fusion system to fuse images from an intensified TV and a thermal imaging system into a single image by using a pattern selective approach. Pattern selective approach is different from pixel averaging approach in its ability to retain the contrast of the important… More

Efficient transmission in limited satellite bandwidth of imagery from near real-time reconnaissance is key to satisfying requirements for timely information. Standard compression may introduce degradations which significantly reduce the usefulness of imagery and communications errors may further… More

The present E2C cockpit does not support the display of tactical information from the combat information center. The use of flat panel displays in the E2C cockpit will make it possible for pilot and copilot to observe tactical information in a form similar to that presented to the Naval Flight… More

Nuclear, chemical and biological warfare weapons are the weapons of mass destruction (WMD). It will be desirable to develop a single detection system for monitoring proliferation of WMD based on monitoring of the particulates and trace chemicals in the air by air sampling. All the WMD and their… More

Princeton Electronic Systems (PES), proposes to utilize the world's most advanced 3-dimensional charged particle trajectory simulation software available with Sarnoff to provide NASA with accurate performance simulations of mass spectrometers used for detection and measurement of planetary… More

Using Combined Wavelength and Frequency Modulation Spectroscopy coupled with fiber coupled near infrared diode laser, nitrogen dioxide can be detected via its near infrared absorption band. Detection sensitivity in the parts-per-billion level can be achieved. The technique offers 5 decades of linear… More

In this progam, Princeton Electronic Systems, Inc will develop a small, lightweight hand held gamma radiation detection and isotope identification system. The system will be intended for detection of clandestine movement of nuclear materials from nuclear facilities or storage areas and other places.… More

Microlenses integrated with the focal plane arrays are found to improve its performance very significantly, through improvement of the fill factor, signal to noise ratio and increase of the operating temperature. Princeton Electronic Systems has developed a very sophisticated technique for… More

We propose to build a portable sensor for "non-invasive" and "real time" analysis of vital human fluids. This sensor will be based on a CCD-OMA enhance Raman spectromenter employing two novel modulation techniques. Unlike any other techniques, Raman spectroscopy offers the advantage of detecting a… More

Princeton Electronic Systems (PES) proposes to develop a photonics simulation software package to support the design and evaluation of optoelectronic circuits comprising diode lasers, photodetectors, optical modulators and multiplexers, passive couplers, optical waveguides, and optical amplifiers. … More

41418 November 20, 1996 Princeton Electronic Systems, Inc. There is a growing need to develop image data link capabilities for real time still frame imagery and video transmission. This project will develop a high speed transmission and reception system… More

138 Neutron Detection With a Lithium Fluoride Bolometer--Princeton Electronic Systems, Inc., P.O. Box 8627, Princeton, NJ 08543-8627; (609) 799-5414 Dr. Junwei Zhou, Principal Investigator Dr. Chuni L. Ghosh, Business Official DOE Grant No. DE-FG02-97ER82462 Amount: $74,975 The… More

Image intensifiers based on Negative Electron Affinity (NEA) photocathodes and microchannel plates which are called Generation III image intensifiers suffer from a major limitation of having the long wavelength cutoff only to about 950nm. For that reason, it has poor modulation transfer function… More

An important application of opto-electronic devices in microwave signal processing is optical delay lines. Opto-electronic devices with wide bandwidth, high dynamic range and small size play a crucial role in the improvement of the performance of signal processing systems. Princeton Electronic… More

High performance, high gain, uncooled detectors and detector arrays working at eye safe wavelengths are necessary or the development of low cost laser radar systems for imaging and targeting applications. Imaging arrays with the capability of acquiring and processing true time delay information at… More

Fiber optic links are becoming integral part of the high speed communications and signal processing environment. With excellent immunity to EMI, almost unlimited bandwidth and low loss over large distances, digital and analog fiber optical links are preferred for many DOD applications. The… More

It is well known that Gen III image intensifiers based on Negative Electron Affinity (NEA) photocathodes and micromechanical plates suffer from a major limitation of having the long wavelength cutoff limited only to about 950 nm. For that reason, it has poor modulation transfer function and… More

138 Neutron Detection With a Lithium Fluoride Bolometer--Princeton Electronic Systems, Inc., P.O. Box 8627, Princeton, NJ 08543-8627; (609) 799-5414 Dr. Junwei Zhou, Principal Investigator Dr. Chuni L. Ghosh, Business Official DOE Grant No. DE-FG02-97ER82462 Amount: $74,975 The Department of… More

It is well known that Gen III image intensifiers based on Negative Electron Affinity (NEA) photocathodes and micromechanical plates suffer from a major limitation of having the long wavelength cutoff limited only to about 950 nm. For that reason, it has poor modulation transfer function and… More

Princeton Electronic Systems, Inc. (PES) proposes to develop algorithms for combining the most salient features of long wave infrared (LWIR) and near-infrared navigation sensor imagery into a single image, and to implement the algorithms, in real-time, using commercially-available general-purpose… More

We propose to develop a high sensitivity diamond tipped Attenuated Total Reflectance (ATR) sensor for cone penetrometer use for in situ, real time and continuous detection of dense non-aqueous phase liquids (DNAPLs). The detection scheme for the sensor will include the Combined Wavelength and… More

We propose to develop a high sensitivity diamond tipped Attenuated Total Reflectance (ATR) sensor for cone penetrometer use for in situ, real time and continuous detection of dense non-aqueous phase liquids (DNAPLs). The detection scheme for the sensor will include the Combined Wavelength and… More

Princeton Electronic systems (PES) proposes to develop a high performance telemaintenance system for DoD logistics needs. The proposed system can be used for collaborative troubleshooting and maintenance of the fielded equipment by using internet as the primary communication medium. It will enable… More

Not Available Special technology and circuit architecture is under investigation for implementation of radiation hard low power electronics (LPE) which operate at low supply voltages and consume low power levels without sacrificing performance. Silicon-on-Insulator (SOI) substrates have advantages… More

Many DoD applications benefit from coherent detection and processing techniques which require laser linewidths at or below the 1 kHz range and ultra low laser RIN yielding shot noise limited performance at high photocurrents. In addition, many of these applications need higher power of 200mW which… More

Advanced Navy platforms will need to transfer enormous amounts of data between sensors, data processors, storage systems and users. WDM networks offer the best possible solution to the bandwidth requirement. Tunable laser based WDM networks have many advantages over the fixed wavelength laser based… More

The goal of the program is to develop a single-mode fiber pigtailed tunable laser diode transmitter, suitable for operation in both digital and analog military/aerospace avionic WDM network environments. The transmitter will include low-profile (at least 32 output wavelengths for tunable) WDM… More

The Navy needs high energy short pulsed (1-20ns) pulsed blue lasers for ASW purposes. The current technology lasers are bulky and low efficiency. Princeton Optronics proposes to develop a vertical cavity surface emitting lasers (VCSEL) based high power pulsed blue laser which offers to deliver high… More

Current fiber optic towed systems under development for Naval platforms require many low noise on-board lasers built to specific frequencies ranging from approximately 1520nm to 1560nm. A low noise tunable wavelength laser, which could be tuned over the wavelength range would significantly reduce… More

The Navy needs high energy short pulsed (1-20ns) pulsed blue lasers for ASW purposes. The current technology lasers are bulky and low efficiency. Princeton Optronics proposes to develop a vertical cavity surface emitting lasers (VCSEL) based high power pulsed blue laser which offers to deliver high… More

NASA needs high stability laser source of 1W output power for Lidar applications. Princeton Optronics has developed ultra-stable, narrow linewidth diode pumped solid state lasers using stable packaging and high performance locker. We have also developed high power Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting… More

Princeton Optronics proposes to develop a high energy pulsed laser source based on a novel approach. The approach consists of a technique to combine a large number of diode pumped solid state lasers. The resulting laser can be packaged in a very small package. We will develop the laser and package… More

In Phase I Princeton Optronics investigated the development of a tunable diode pumped solid-state laser with low phase noise and low intensity noise to meet the Navy''s requirements for applications in towed array and other sensors. The results showed conclusively that this technology is ideally… More

The Army and other services use the M278 Infrared flare rocket that uses an illuminant candle to provide illumination compatible with night vision gear. Recent advances in solid state lighting offer the potential to replace the burning candle with a solid state illumination source. Princeton… More

The Navy is interested in developing a high performance analog fiber optics transmitter for high dynamic range RF applications. The interest in fiber optics is to eliminate the current heavy, difficult to install, hard to maintain, Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) susceptible copper based RF… More

NASA needs narrow linewidth lasers in the 1.5 or 2 micron wavelength regime for Lidar applications. The laser should be tunable by several nm and frequency modulated by 5GHz. Princeton Optronics has developed ultra-stable narrow linewidth diode pumped solid state lasers and developed high power… More

Ultrastable, narrow linewidth, high reliability MOPA sources are needed for high performance LIDARs in NASA for, wind speed measurement, surface topography and earth and planetary atmosphere composition measurements. Princeton Optronics is developing a MOPA laser source for these applications. Phase… More

DARPA is interested in advanced laser technology for development of miniature UV 3D LIDARs. UV sources are preferred for seeing through many natural and man made obscurants. Princeton Optronics proposes to develop a miniature UV source at wavelength below 300nm by pumping a solid state laser gain… More

Ultrastable, narrow linewidth, tunable, high reliability sources at 1.5 or 2mm are needed for high performance LIDARs for several NASA applications, including wind speed measurement, surface topography, earth and planetary atmosphere composition measurements. Princeton Optronics proposes to develop… More

NASA needs narrow linewidth lasers in the 1.5 or 2 micron wavelength regime for coherent Lidar applications. The laser should be tunable by several nm and frequency modulated by 5GHz. Princeton Optronics has developed ultra-stable narrow linewidth diode pumped solid state lasers at 1550nm and has… More

ABSTRACT: Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers (VCSELs) is a new technology which can be used for developing high performance laser components for cold atom Atomic Frequency Standards(AFS) technology. The narrow linewidth of these devices combined with high modulation bandwidth and large spacing… More

The Army needs high power light sources for high speed photography. The cameras with frame rates of million frames/sec or higher frame rates are increasingly being used for recording of fast events such as impact of a projectile on Army platforms such as tanks and APCs or IED blasts. To image fast… More

Army is very interested in developing reduced eye hazard fiber lasers based on high power VCSEL pumps. Development of high power VCSEL pump array for pumping an Erbium or Thulium fiber laser would be an important objective for the Army for the development of efficient, high power, compact and cost… More

DARPA is interested in advanced UV laser technology for development of miniature UV 3D LIDARs. UV sources are preferred for seeing through many natural and man made obscurants. Princeton Optronics proposes to develop a miniature UV source at wavelength below 300nm by pumping a solid state laser… More

We propose a solid-state IR flare solid-state design based on the VCSEL (Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser) technology, emitting>315W total power around 808nm as a replacement of the illuminant candle which Army currently uses. The requirements in terms of input electrical power, cooling,… More

Megawatt class laser systems using Diode Pumped Alkali Lasers (DPAL) could be possible because of their extremely low quantum defect which minimizes thermal loading and, like other gas lasers, the gain medium can be flowed to reduce thermal management requirements. One key to producing efficient… More

Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers (VCSELs) is a new technology which can be used for developing high performance laser components for Atom-based Sensors technology. The narrow linewidth of these devices combined with good polarization extinction ratio and large spacing between the longitudinal… More

The Navy is interested in developing high temperature and high operation efficiency pumps for fiber lasers. VCSEL technology offers an excellent choice for the development of high efficiency, high temperature pumps. Princeton Optronics has developed high power VCSEL arrays delivering hundreds of… More

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The Army needs high power light sources for high speed photography. The cameras with frame rates of million frames/sec are increasingly being used for recording of fast events such as the impact of an explosion on an MRAP(Mine Resistant Ambush Protected) vehicle. Princeton Optronics proposes a… More

Army is interested in developing reduced eye hazard fiber lasers based on high power VCSEL pumps. Development of high power VCSEL pump array for pumping an Erbium or Thulium fiber laser would be an important objective for the Army for the development of efficient, high power, compact and cost… More