Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Tech Transfer
Tunable THz Source for Environmental Monitoring of Planetary Bodies, Phase I
Project Introduction
This proposal describes development of a new type of quantum-cascade laser for use as a local oscillator at frequencies above 2 THz. The THz source described is a single chip solution that operates at room temperature. In addition, a mechanism for wide tuning (2-4.7 THz) is described that requires no moving parts.
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nour, LLC | Lead Organization |
Industry
Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
|
Wilmette, Illinois |
Langley Research Center
(LaRC)
|
Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Hampton, Virginia |
| Northwestern University | Supporting Organization | Academia | Evanston, Illinois |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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Illinois
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Virginia
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Organizational Responsibility
Responsible Mission Directorate:
- Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD)
Lead Organization:
- Nour, LLC
Responsible Program:
- Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Tech Transfer
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Program Manager:
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Project Duration
Start: Jun 2015
End: Jun 2016
Technology Maturity (TRL)
| Start: | 2 |
| Current: | 3 |
| Estimated End: | 3 |
Applied Research
Development
Demo & Test
Technology Areas
Primary:
- TX08 Sensors and Instruments
- TX08.1 Remote Sensing Instruments/Sensors
- TX08.1.5 Lasers
Target Destinations
The Sun, Earth, The Moon, Mars, Others Inside the Solar System, Outside the Solar System
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