NASA STTR 2019-II Solicitation

Proposal Number:

19-2- T8.02-3360

Phase 1 Contract #:

80NSSC19C0569

Subtopic Title:

Photonic Integrated Circuits

Proposal Title:

Broadband Multispectral Mid-Infrared Laser

SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN (SBC):
Mirios, Inc.
835 East Canon Perdido Street, #104
Santa Barbara CA 93103 - 3090
Phone: (805) 364-2987

RESEARCH INSTITUTION (RI):
The Regents of the University of California, Santa Barbara
3227 Cheadle Hall, 3rd Floor
CA 93106 - 2050
Phone: (805) 893-4034

Estimated Technology Readiness Level (TRL) :
Begin: 3
End: 4

Technical Abstract (Limit 2000 characters, approximately 200 words)

We propose to construct a multispectral MWIR light source consisting of a single silicon chip which will generate and combine
light from a wide MWIR spectral range. Compared to existing conventional MWIR emitters, we will double the available wavelength emission range and combine light on-chip, removing the need for free-space optics.

Potential NASA Applications (Limit 1500 characters, approximately 150 words)

Front-end laser source for: trace gas sensors (in situ or remote sensing), LIDAR, spectrometers (in situ or remote sensing), lab- on-a-chip chemical analysis systems, and atmospheric monitoring
This source will significantly reduce the size, weight, and power (SWaP) of existing systems and is ideal for instruments deployed on platforms requiring very low SWaP: cube sat, landers, satellites, and aircraft.

Potential Non-NASA Applications (Limit 1500 characters, approximately 150 words)

Commercial: trace-gas sensors for commercial or industrial applications, including vehicle and factory emissions monitoring.
Scientific: laser source as scientific instrumentation for laboratory use
Military: counter-measures and scene illumination.

Duration: 24

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