Form 9.B Project Summary

Chron:

971479

Proposal

Number:

14.03-4900

Project Title:

355 nm Laser Design for Atmospheric

Measurements

Technical Abstract (Limit 200 words)

Development of a 355 nm, 300 mJ pulsed diode

pumped laser which is efficient, relaible, rugged and

compact is a non-trivial issue. It requires that many

preliminary issues be studied carefully such that the

proper design choices are made. For example, the

3rd harmonic materials themselves need to be

studied carefully for proper selection.

CEO will develop the design for this important

laser.

Potential Commercial Applications (Limit 200 words)

There are enormous potential applications.

Viurtually any firm that is interested in cutting or

drilling and also has the concern that the cuts/holes

be very a high quality finish free of burrs or jagged

edges will be interested. One of these commercial

applications is for laminar flow. Titanium materials

require many thousands of very small holes. This is

done with a high power, high rep rate laser which

drills numerous holes at one time.

Name and Address of Principal Investigator (Name,

Organization Name, Mail Address, City/State/Zip)

Mark Kushina

,

Name and Address of Offeror (Firm Name, Mail Address,

City/State/Zip)

Chuck Ratermann

Cutting Edge Optronics, Inc.

20 Point West

St. Charles , MO 63301