Compact Ultraviolet (UV) Laser Emitter in the 320-355 Nanometer (nm) Spectral Range Navy SBIR FY2016.1 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2016.1 Topic No.: N161-005 Topic Title: Compact Ultraviolet (UV) Laser Emitter in the 320-355 Nanometer (nm) Spectral Range Proposal No.: N161-005-0789 Firm: Arete Associates P.O. Box 2607 Winnetka, California 91396 Contact: Steven Rako Phone: (303) 532-8484 Web Site: http://www.arete.com Abstract: Aret� proposes a rugged, compact, and efficient high-power ultraviolet (UV) sources which will have critical benefits for naval air platforms. The proposed laser will be capable of operating in 320 - 355 nm spectral region, achieve > 5W of optical power with excellent beam-quality (M2 10% wall-plug efficiency. Our approach adds key innovations to proven technology to afford a solution that is rugged and facilitates cost-effective manufacture. Benefits: Many of the laser products Aret� has developed under various SBIR programs have become cornerstones of Aret� product sales. SBIR funding has made it possible to solve technical challenges in compact laser development and give Aret� an edge over the competition. True to the vision of the SBIR program, the technologies and products we have developed and demonstrated therein have also spawned new R&D work and custom laser development funded by other government programs and the private sector, truly creating entirely new areas of business which are self-sustaining and poised for rapid growth. Particular commercial areas which are expected to benefit from the development of the technology herein are: Aircraft protection; Advanced chemicals sensors based on Raman spectroscopy; Remote detection of bio and chem compounds; other LIDAR and remote sensing; High precision materials processing; Real time medical diagnostics; and compact atomic clocks for timing and Navigation. Return