TECHNOLOGY/BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Large Area Optical Waveplate Fabrication For Enhanced Durability and Density Multiplication
ID: IL-13978Type: Special Notice
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFLLNS – DOE CONTRACTORLivermore, CA, 94551, USA

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All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (333248)
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    The Department of Energy, through the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), is offering a collaboration opportunity to develop and commercialize its innovative Large Area Optical Waveplate Fabrication technology, which enhances durability and density multiplication. This technology aims to address the limitations of conventional birefringent materials used in laser systems, specifically by enabling the fabrication of complex waveplate features from durable fused silica, thus improving laser power handling and reducing costs. The potential applications include high laser damage threshold components and complex birefringent optical materials, with LLNL actively seeking industry partners capable of bringing this technology to market. Interested companies should submit a statement of interest, including relevant corporate expertise and contact information, to LLNL's Innovation and Partnerships Office by email or written correspondence.

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