SPECTRAL SCIENCES, INC — Department of Homeland Security SBIR Phase I: Chemical sensing for explosives and toxic compounds requires a robust, high average power,

SPECTRAL SCIENCES, INC — SBIR Phase I award from Department of Homeland Security.

Amount
$99,999
Agency
Department of Homeland Security
Program / Phase
SBIR · Phase I
NAICS
Place of performance
MA
Period
2011-05-15 → 2011-11-30

Description

Chemical sensing for explosives and toxic compounds requires a robust, high average power, and fast electronically tunable Mid-and Long-Wave InfraRed (M/LWIR) laser source. We propose to develop a widely tunable Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL) with high spectral modulation bandwidth and fast random access to any wavelength within the tuning range. The technology is based on a proprietary monolithic design exceptionally resistant to shock and vibration encountered in field use.