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Ultra Compact Multi kW Fiber Amplifier Platform
- Small Business Information
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Woman-Owned: NoMinority-Owned: NoHUBZone-Owned: No
- Phase 2
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Fiscal Year: 2011Title: Ultra Compact Multi kW Fiber Amplifier PlatformAgency: DODContract: FA9451-11-C-0137Award Amount: $750,000.00
Abstract:
ABSTRACT: During the phase 1 program, Optical Engines, Inc. has demonstrated the key components necessary to create an ultra compact multi kW Yb based PM PCF amplifier. These components include a 3 fiber coupled laser diode stack with an aggregate power output of over 1200 W at 976nm, an etched air taper all fiber combiner in a 6+1 to 1 configuration with 94.4% pump efficiency, over 90% core signal efficiency, 20dB PER, and has been power tested to 1.5kW. These components, along with a 40um Yb PM PCF core, 500um Air clad cladding fiber have been combined to create an all fiber amplifier of over 1kW. In the Phase 2 program these components will be combined to create a TRL 5 ready, narrow band amplifier in the multi kW range. BENEFIT: The development of a ultra compact multi kW amplifier module will have the impact of providing a common platform for defense and industrial applications allowing for economies of scale and economies of scope.Small Business Information at Submission:Principal Investigator:
Donald L. Sipes Jr
President and CEO
(815) 383-8303
don.sipes@opticalenginesinc.comOptical Engines Inc
842 S Sierra Madre St STE D Colorado Springs, CO -EIN/Tax ID: 201860751DUNS: N/ANumber of Employees:Woman-Owned: NoMinority-Owned: NoHUBZone-Owned: No
Award Information
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Agency: Department of Defense |
Branch: N/A |
Award ID: |
Program Year/Program: 2011 / SBIR |
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Agency Tracking Number: F093-008-1151 |
Solicitation Year: 2009 |
Solicitation Topic Code: AF093-008 |
Solicitation Number: 2009.3 |