AQWEST, LLC — Department of Defense SBIR Phase I: N231-022

Description

Aqwest LLC proposes to develop an automated design process using using neural networks  and machine learning  algorithms, which is adapted for a high-peak-power for a blue laser system with high-repetition-rate. The neural networks-machine learning process will generate blue laser system designs meeting the Navy size, weight, performance, and reliability requirements 50 times faster compared to the conventional “manual” laser design process. The neural networks-machine learning offers key benefits to the US Navy, namely an automated blue laser design algorithms generating results within ±5% variation of the target, which addresses all design parameters of a multistage laser architecture. The algorithms will be verified on a physical prototype and benchmarked to verify time reduction. The resulting algorithms support a range of blue laser architectures including solid-state laser and optical parametric oscillators. They are also adaptable to designing and optimizing of a broad range of laser systems, and extendable to address multi-parameter problems in other fields.