Project Title:

Space-Qualified Laser for Microgravity Experiments

15.02-2299
NAS3-25813
Space-Qualified Laser for Microgravity
	Experiments
Schwartz Electro-Optics, Inc.
	45 Winthrop Street
	Concord, MA 01742
		Peter F. Moulton
(508-371-2299)

Abstract:

	The project will develop an all-solid-state laser for spectroscopic analysis of
reactive mixtures, a critical need for space-based combustion experiments. The approach
used has the distinct advantage of being based on Ti:sapphire, a tunable laser material
already under development for space-based lidar systems. The project will produce
the first, space-qualifiable, tunable laser for visible to ultraviolet laser spectroscopy.

Potential Commercial Application:

Potential Commercial Applications: This laser system would provide a source of tuneable
infrared-to-ultraviolet light useful for basic spectroscopy, combustion diagnostics,
and laser photochemistry.