In the proposed Phase II program, DeMaria ElectroOptics Systems, Inc (DEOS) will explore innovative non-linear techniques based on frequency conversion of long wavelength pump lasers using AgGaSe2/ZnGeP2 crystals that will enable the construction and delivery of a high repetition rate, 5 -10 watt, 7.5 micron - 9 micron laser system that meets both the performance and deployability requirements of the Navy. The availability of such sources will also enable DEOS to introduce new commercialproducts to address a number of new industrial/scientific instrumentation applications.
Benefits: There is a clear unfulfilled defense need for high repetition rate (>10 kHz), moderate power (> 5W), long wave (7.5 micron - 9 micron) lasers that are tunable to atmospheric transmission windows. In addition there is a need for such lasers in commercial applications that including remote monitoring of emissions to determine compliance with environmental regulations, detection of leaks in air condition and refrigeration equipment, trace species detection for semiconductor process control and medical applications. A laser source at wavelengths shorter than that available with CO2 lasers is needed to detect leaks of new environmental friendly refrigerants.
Keywords: 8 Micron Laserlong Wavelength Laser Non-Linear Optics Short Pulse Laser High PRF Laser Electro
