Long Range Laser Induced Plasma Navy SBIR FY2011.3 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2011.3 Topic No.: N113-171 Topic Title: Long Range Laser Induced Plasma Proposal No.: N113-171-0321 Firm: RadiaBeam Technologies, LLC 1717 Stewart Street Santa Monica, California 90404 Contact: Rodion Tikhoplav Phone: (310) 822-5845 Web Site: www.radiabeam.com Abstract: RadiaBeam Technologies proposes to develop a non-lethal, long-range laser induced plasma system capable of producing outputs comparable to existing flashbang systems. The proposed Mid-Infrared Laser Induced Flashbang system (MILI-Flash) is based on a novel double-pulse scheme, where an ultra-short igniter pulse ionizes the air, followed by longer pulse that efficiently heats the plasma to produce the desired out-put. The laser system operates in a retina-safe wavelength range (1.4 to 2.3 �m), and is based on optical parametric chirped-pulse amplification (OPCPA). Benefits: If the project is successful, MILI-Flash system can be employed in a number of defense and security applications that will greatly benefit from development of non-lethal, retina-safe long-range active denial systems. The MILI-Flash technique is also attractive for use in a number of applications that require mid-IR laser sources, such as advanced gas spectroscopy and material science as well as accelerator community. Return