SBIR/STTR Award attributes
NP Photonics proposes to develop mid-wave infrared Raman fiber amplifiers for quantum cascade lasers capable of scaling output power to 1 kW or higher by taking advantage of our substantial capability and experience in mid-wave infrared fibers and fiber lasers. The proposed Raman fiber amplifiers have the advantages of low thermal issue, high power scalability, and a broad operation band. In the Phase I program, we will investigate the feasibility and study the risk of developing mid-wave infrared laser amplifiers based on Raman gain of our unique optical fibers. In Phase II, Raman laser fiber amplifiers will be developed and characterized for laser amplification at 4.5 micron and a prototype high power fiber amplifier system will be developed and delivered.
