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Fiber-based, high peak power mid-infrared source

Award Information
Agency: Department of Defense
Branch: Air Force
Contract: FA9451-08-C-0060
Agency Tracking Number: F071-005-1684
Amount: $749,952.00
Phase: Phase II
Program: SBIR
Solicitation Topic Code: AF071-005
Solicitation Number: 2007.1
Timeline
Solicitation Year: 2007
Award Year: 2008
Award Start Date (Proposal Award Date): 2008-04-18
Award End Date (Contract End Date): 2010-01-29
Small Business Information
22121 20th Avenue SE
Bothell, WA 98021
United States
DUNS: 801518747
HUBZone Owned: No
Woman Owned: No
Socially and Economically Disadvantaged: No
Principal Investigator
 Mark Bowers
 Director of Research
 (425) 482-1100
 mark.bowers@aculight.com
Business Contact
 Robert Afzal
Title: VP of Research & Developm
Phone: (425) 482-1100
Email: rob.afzal@aculight.com
Research Institution
N/A
Abstract

Tactical laser sources delivering high peak power (from multi-MW to TW) in agile optical pulse trains at high pulse repetition frequency (PRF) in the 3.5-4 µm wavelength region are of interest for several military applications including proactive infrared countermeasures (PIRCM), non-lethal munitions, and remote sensing of battlefield threats. To meet the needs for future tactical lasers, Aculight proposes to develop, build, and deliver a transportable, highly flexible, fiber-based high-peak-power optical source capable of operating at mid-infrared wavelengths. The proposed laser technology provides direct access to regimes of operation that are challenging or off limits for traditional pulse solid-state sources intended for military use. The rugged, fiber-based nature of the laser enables rapid transition to battlefield deployment.

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