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Ultra high-resolution scanned linear array light engine

Award Information
Agency: Department of Defense
Branch: Air Force
Contract: FA8201-07-C-0079
Agency Tracking Number: F061-340-1524
Amount: $749,971.00
Phase: Phase II
Program: SBIR
Solicitation Topic Code: AF06-340
Solicitation Number: 2006.1
Timeline
Solicitation Year: 2006
Award Year: 2007
Award Start Date (Proposal Award Date): 2007-09-28
Award End Date (Contract End Date): 2009-09-27
Small Business Information
650 West Elk Avenue #8 PO Box 11180
Jackson, WY 83002
United States
DUNS: 137198862
HUBZone Owned: No
Woman Owned: No
Socially and Economically Disadvantaged: No
Principal Investigator
 David Bloom
 President and CEO
 (307) 732-1994
 dbloom@alcestech.com
Business Contact
 Christopher DeMarco
Title: Research Engineer
Phone: (307) 732-1994
Email: cdemarco@alcestech.com
Research Institution
N/A
Abstract

Core optical components for deployable ultra high resolution displays will be developed in a program focusing on four main technologies: First is a light modulator that offers high resolution and optical efficiency and can be manufactured with extreme reliability. Second is a laser illumination system that is properly matched to the modulator for high brightness. Third are polarized optical elements for high contrast. Fourth is an optical system architecture that takes advantage of the high switching speeds possible with micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS). The components developed in this program are the heart of an optics engine that delivers stunning visual performance for military flight simulation and civilian high performance display applications. Recent advances in laser illumination systems coupled with our new MEMS optical modulator designs will dramatically reduce the size and cost of high resolution projection displays. In addition to demonstrating component technologies, we are also developing metrology tools and methods to facilitate high reliability manufacturing.

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