Compact Narrow-band Laser Sources for Atom-based Sensors Navy SBIR FY2011.2 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2011.2 Topic No.: N112-104 Topic Title: Compact Narrow-band Laser Sources for Atom-based Sensors Proposal No.: N112-104-0540 Firm: Princeton Optronics, Inc. 1 Electronics Dr Mercerville, New Jersey 08619-2054 Contact: Jean Seurin Phone: (609) 584-9696 Web Site: princetonoptronics.com Abstract: Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers (VCSELs) is a new technology which can be used for developing high performance laser components for Atom-based Sensors technology. The narrow linewidth of these devices combined with good polarization extinction ratio and large spacing between the longitudinal modes which makes them relatively immune to mode hopping, and their high reliability make them uniquely suited for this application. Navy requires the diode lasers at 7xx and 8xx wavelengths for several alkali atomic lines. Princeton Optronics proposes an approach to develop such a laser for Navy in this SBIR using the VCSEL technology. In phase I, we would develop the specifications for the laser and design it and do experiments to determine the validity of the approach and in phase II develop the lasers at the selected wavelengths and test them thoroughly and deliver samples to Navy. Benefits: In addition to Navy, there are requirements for VCSEL devices for Atom-based Sensors for many other military programs. There is need for the high performance diode lasers for atomic clock devices for a new generation of GPS and clock devices which could be sold in very high volume to military and telecommunications applications. The total market for VCSELs for atomic clock is developing to be of several millions of dollars per year. Princeton Optronics has strong marketing, sales as well as manufacturing organization to take advantage of the market once the device development is done. Return