POLARONYX INC — Department of Energy SBIR Phase I: High peak power and high energy 355 nm laser is a critical component for next generation l

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High peak power and high energy 355 nm laser is a critical component for next generation laser-ion stripping of hydrogen beams. However, current technologies are limited and breakthrough technologies are needed. PolarOnyx is to develop a MW peak power ultrafast fiber laser system operating at 355 nm (Sirius laser system).Commercial Applications and Other Benefits: In addition to the laser-ion stripping of hydrogen beams, material processing is a major commercial application for this project. This includes (1) Photonic device fabrications, such as waveguide, coupler, WDM, modulator, and switching; (2) all types of metal processing such as welding, cutting, annealing, and drilling; (3) semiconductor and microelectronics manufacturing such as lithography, inspection, control, defect analysis and repair, and via drilling; (4) marking of all materials including plastic, metals, and silicon; (5) other materials processing such as rapid prototyping, desk top manufacturing, micromachining, photofinishing, embossed holograms, and grating manufacturing.