Laser Ultraviolet Sources for Tactical Efficient Raman (LUSTER)

Abstract

The Laser Ultraviolet Sources for Tactical Efficient Raman (LUSTER) program is developing a compact laser suitable for a wide array of DoD applications, such as sensing the presence of chemical agents. The program aims to develop a semiconductor laser that emits deep ultraviolet (UV) radiation with high efficiency, high laser purity, and an output power over one watt. This would represent a significant advance over the state of the art, since existing deep UV lasers are bulky, highly inefficient, and expensive. Semiconductor lasers, on the other hand, benefit from low-costs, established manufacturing processes, compact size, and unique electro-optical performance capabilities.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2018
Source ID
cc8b27a6865c51ef5de14fcd87b7f171

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Readers

  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.
  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.
  • Thin Film Deposition Science.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Microelectronics

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