TECHNOLOGY/BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY High refractive adhesive formulations for use in laser amplifier cladding
ID: IL-13943Type: Special Notice
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFLLNS – DOE CONTRACTORLivermore, CA, 94551, USA

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All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199)

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https://sam.gov/opp/86a74383063b407abb93eaab612b8798/view
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    The Department of Energy, through the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), is offering a collaboration opportunity to develop and commercialize high refractive adhesive formulations designed for laser amplifier cladding applications. The objective is to create optically transparent adhesives with tunable high refractive indices (up to 1.68) and varying shore A hardness, which are essential for effective cladding of laser components while absorbing operational stress. This technology addresses the limitations of existing adhesives in the market, particularly for high refractive index gain media, and is crucial for applications in laser cladding, LEDs, and optical displays. Interested companies should submit a statement of interest, including their corporate expertise and contact information, to LLNL's Innovation and Partnerships Office by email or written correspondence, with further details available on their website.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jared Lynch
    (925) 422-6667
    lynch36@llnl.gov
    Charlotte Eng
    (925) 422-1905
    eng23@llnl.gov
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