forecast DON26BZ01-NV012

Optical Power Limiters for MWIR/LWIR Sensors Using Nonlinear Dyes in Sol-gel Glass

Funded development of mid-wave and long-wave infrared (MWIR/LWIR) nonlinear optical dyes embedded in sol-gel glass to create optical power limiters that protect sensors by reducing transmittance at high input intensities. Devices should defend against threats such as frequency-agile lasers and dazzlers while operating in the MWIR/LWIR bands.

Develop Mid-Wave Infrared/Long-Wave Infrared (MWIR/LWIR) nonlinear optical (NLO) dyes embedded in sol-gel glass operating as an Optical Power Limiter that protects optical sensors from damage caused by high-intensity light by reducing transmittance at high input power levels such as from frequen…

Funding Source

Agency: U.S. Department of Defense
Phase: PHASE I
Phase: Phase II
Phase: Phase SPII

Dates

Topic Opens: May 6, 2026
Topic Closes: June 3, 2026

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