SUPERCONTINUUM SOURCE AND SPECTRUM ANALYZER FOR MWIR FIBER ANALYSIS
Abstract
The Pennsylvania State University, through its Applied Research Laboratory, Electro-Optics Center Division, is dedicated to the research and development of electro-optical technologies to support the U.S. defense industry. The position, as a University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) and Navy ManTech Center of Excellence for Electro-Optics, puts its personnel in a unique place, with exposure among a variety of technical areas and differing stages of research, from basic concepts on to mature stages of manufacturing. The midwave infrared (MWIR) range of light is key to several defense applications, such as Infrared Counter Measures (IRCM) and atmospheric sensing. These and other defense applications would greatly benefit from an optical transmission system working in this wavelength regime, but standard optics and optical fibers cannot be used to transmit MWIR light due to the absorption of silica in this range.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Aug 12, 2021
- Source ID
- FA95502010141
Entities
People
- Amy Van Newkirk
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- Pennsylvania State University
- United States Air Force