Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Tech Transfer
A High Reliability Frequency Stabilized Semiconductor Laser Source, Phase I
Project Introduction
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 Laser (VCSEL) semiconductor laser sources. We propose to develop a high reliability master oscillator power amplifier (MOPA) type of source with VCSEL as a master oscillator and a semiconductor optical amplifier to obtain a power level of 1W CW. We would use our laser welded packaging technology to develop a rugged package which could be space qualified. By the end of the SBIR program we plan to develop a CW laser source in MOPA configuration for phase modulation and the packaged unit can be space qualified.
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Anticipated Benefits
Potential NASA Commercial Applications: A high stability laser will have a significant market for LIDAR, RF photonics and sensor applications. The users will be military, NASA, homeland security, cable television distribution and oil exploration industry. The total market for ultrastable lasers is currently at tens of millions of dollars. Princeton Optronics will commercialize the product very soon after development.
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Langley Research Center
(LaRC)
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Lead Organization | NASA Center | Hampton, Virginia |
| Princeton Optronics, Inc. | Supporting Organization | Industry | Mercerville, New Jersey |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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Delaware
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New Jersey
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Virginia
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Organizational Responsibility
Responsible Mission Directorate:
- Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD)
Lead Center / Facility:
- Langley Research Center (LaRC)
Responsible Program:
- Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Tech Transfer
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Project Duration
Start: Jan 2009
End: Jul 2009
Technology Maturity (TRL)
| Start: | 5 |
| Current: | 4 |
| Estimated End: | 4 |
Applied Research
Development
Demo & Test
Technology Areas
Primary:
- TX08 Sensors and Instruments
- TX08.1 Remote Sensing Instruments/Sensors
- TX08.1.5 Lasers
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