NASA SBIR SUCCESS STORY Langley Research Center 
1993 Phase II 

Cr:LiSAF Crystals

VLOC
 

Port Richey, FL
 

INNOVATION
    A highly-efficient, Cr-activated, directly diode-pumped laser which is broadly tunable in the near infra-red region of the Spectrum.
Custom Manufacturing of laser crystals and optical components satisfy expanding industrial, medical, environmental and research markets
Custom Manufacturing of laser crystals 
and optical components satisfy expanding
industrial, medical, environmental and 
research markets
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 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
  • Development of Chromium doped Lithium Strontium Aluminum Flouride ( Cr:LiSAF) crystals
  • High-quality, damage-resistant laser material 
  • High performance Cr:LiSAF materials feature high reflector, anti- reflection and dichroic optical coatings
  • LiSAF well-suited for generation and amplification of femtosecond pulses.
  • COMMERCIALIZATION
      • Interacting with laser companies to provide Cr:LiSAF crystals
      • Applicable to noninvasive surgical techniques
      • Three full-time positions supported by the technology
      • Annual sales expected to exceed $250,000 
    GOVERNMENT/SCIENCE APPLICATIONS
      • Lidar Systems for orbiting platforms
      • Remote sensing of the atmosphere for monitoring water  vapor and pollution
      • Crystal growth and materials characterization research
      • Injection seeders for mode-locked Ti:Sapphire systems
      • Tunable near infra-red medical devices Oscillators for terawatt systems
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