SELF-INJECTION LOCKED 1762 NM LASER WITH ON-CHIP AMPLIFIER. EFFORT IS TO DEVELOP THE MOST IMPORTANT LASER FOR BARIUM ION TRAPS, THE CLOCK LASER AT 1762 NM.
$2,094,987
| Recipient | NEXUS PHOTONICS, INC. UEI GWGLE6NTKKX8 |
|---|---|
| Award ID | FA875026CB039 |
| Award amount | $2,094,987 |
| Award type | DEFINITIVE CONTRACT |
| Awarding agency | Department of Defense — Department of the Air Force |
| NAICS | 541715 — RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) |
| PSC | AC11 |
| Start date | Apr 2, 2026 |
| End date | Jul 2, 2028 |
| Place of performance | GOLETA, CA |
| Record updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
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