Miniature Ultraviolet (UV) Laser Source below 280 nanometers (nm) Navy SBIR FY2011.1 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2011.1 Topic No.: N111-029 Topic Title: Miniature Ultraviolet (UV) Laser Source below 280 nanometers (nm) Proposal No.: N111-029-1633 Firm: Banpil Photonics, Inc. 2953 Bunker Hill Lane Suite 400 Santa Clara, California 95054-1131 Contact: Achyut Dutta Phone: (408) 282-3628 Web Site: www.banpil.com Abstract: This small Business Innovation Research Phase I project seeks to develop innovative miniaturized deep-ultraviolet (UV) laser source module capable to provide average output power of more than 1.0 Watt at the peak wavelength of 266 nm (treated as solar blind less than 280 nm). The laser source is integrated into the small-form factor telecom standard 14-pins butterfly package. The miniature and high power UV laser source is needed for LIDAR based imaging system suitable for hand-held, helmet-mountable, or for UAV applications. UV- LIDAR based imaging systems would be able to see though many natural or man-made obscurants. Very small form-factor UV source designs may also offer opportunity for free space communication. To date, as a UV source, mercury lamps and UV-LEDs are available for numerous commercial applications such as water and air purification, bio-medical equipment for diagnosis and therapy etc. However, the lamps and UV-LEDs are not suitable for LIDAR based imaging, as requiring for next generation military system. A goal in Phase-I program is to carry on research and development of proposed miniature UV (266 nm) laser source, to offer high average output power. Banpil will perform: (a) identifying and carrying out the conceptual design, modeling and simulation of the proposed UV laser source, (b) design and simulation of the process for fabricating prototyped UV-laser source, and (c) thermal design to make efficient package for high reliable laser source module to achieve target performance at 300K in Phase-I. Recognizing the vast application potential of Banpil's miniature UV laser source, several industrial partners have expressed strong interest in using and commercializing this technology. In Phase II, Banpil will work DoD for specific appllication and also with several leading system companies, as a part of commercialization of the UV-laser source technology. Benefits: The successful development of the proposed UV-laser source module will have a direct and significant positive impact to the next generation military and commercial applications. Military applications include UV-LIDAR based imaging suitable for hand-held, helmet-mountable, or for UAV applications. Other military application include short range free space communication, target recognition etc. Commercial applications include water and air purification, bio molecule sensors, bio-medical for diagnosis and therapy, biometrics etc. The successful development of this significant deep-UV laser source technology will not only help to solve the critical need of military and security, industrial and commercial systems, but also result in significant sales of commercial products to many other markets, replacing conventional mercury lamps and UV-LEDs. Results from this project will be disseminated through publications in journals as well as presentations at trade association conferences. This will promote public awareness and also help Banpil attract customers/investors at a global level. Return