MP Technologies, LLC — Department of Defense SBIR Phase I: N142-093
MP Technologies, LLC — SBIR Phase I award from Department of Defense.
- Amount
- $79,360
- Agency
- Department of Defense · Navy
- Program / Phase
- SBIR · Phase I
- Topic
- N142-093
- Solicitation
- 2014.2
- NAICS
- —
- Place of performance
- IL
- Period
- 2014-09-30 → 2015-03-30
Description
The use of directed energy at long distances, such as for aircraft defense, requires a high power (>100 W) light source within the mid-infrared spectral region (3-5 micron). Power scaling of individual quantum cascade lasers using 1-D and 2-D arrays seems to be a straightforward approach. However, this process is critically dependent on individual laser output efficiency and thermal management. Extremely high heat flux cooling solutions are required to maintain a desirable laser operating temperature. This project explores the feasibility of scaling the output power of quantum cascade laser arrays using new high efficiency lasers and innovative packaging techniques.