With an R&D focus on combustion, atmospheric chemistry, imaging and optical sciences, Southwest Sciences has been the use of diode lasers for laboratory spectroscopy and gas sensing applications. While some of the firm’s research has involved the use of lead-salt diode lasers operating at mid-infrared wavelengths, most of their recent work focuses on gas sensing applications utilizing near-infrared diode lasers that were originally developed for optoelectronic applications or fiber optic communications. Recent research also includes work on development of new light sources at UV or IR wavelengths for spectroscopy, using nonlinear optical techniques. Southwest Sciences is using picosecond mode-locked Ti:Sapphire lasers in development of new laser diagnostics for combustion. specialize in developing technology for: • Planetary and Space Sciences • Combustion and Fire Detection • Medical Diagnostics and Imaging • Non-Destructive Materials Evaluation (NDE) • Process Monitoring and Industrial Hygiene • Electric and Magnetic Field Measurement • Spectroscopy and Technique Development. The firm's business strategy is to commercialized products via small scale manufacturing or strategic business partnerships and licensing.
