Research and Development of Planar Waveguides from Highly Thermally Conductive Ceramics for High Power Laser Applications
Abstract
Research and Development of Planar Waveguides from Highly Thermally Conductive Ceramics for High Power Laser ApplicationsAbstract:The primary objective of this proposal is to develop planar waveguides for constructing high powerlasers through casting and digita"l printing techniques, using ceramic materials with high thermal conductivity. As part of this objective, we will first focus on the"" synthesis of high quality ceramic powders for processing planar waveguide, which is an essential step fordeveloping high-power las"ers. The critical advantages associated with ceramic processing and digital printing techniques are that the dopant profiles of laser gain media can be modified to prepare novel laser materials that cannot be achieved by other processes. The goal of the computatio"nal portion of this effort will be to investigate variations in the electronic structure oflaser ceramics, and subsequently predict" the influences of different site substitutions on spectroscopic properties of MgO material. The study of planar waveguides creates" significant opportunities for achieving better thermal management in laser ceramics, as well as the ability to tailor the dimension""s and structure of laser gain media, which will have broad impacts on thefield of high-power ceramic lasers. A secondary objective" of the project is to educate and trainthe future generations of workforce on photonic and laser ceramic materials.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- May 05, 2017
- Source ID
- N000141712548
Entities
People
- Yiquan Wu
Organizations
- Alfred University
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy