TECHNOLOGY/BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Strain Control of Temperature-Dependent Wavelength Optoelectronic Devices
ID: IL-13312Type: Special Notice
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFLLNS – DOE CONTRACTORLivermore, CA, 94551, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/9cf4211dd31d485aa118b69175c634b9/view
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    Special Notice: ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF is offering a collaboration opportunity to further develop and commercialize its Strain Control of Temperature-Dependent Wavelength Optoelectronic Devices technology. This technology aims to engineer the temperature dependence of the emission wavelength of LEDs and laser diodes by using a strain-inducing coating. The goal is to create athermal devices without the need for external temperature control schemes, resulting in advantages such as improved overall yield, simplified fabrication process, and avoidance of lattice-mismatched compositional strains. Potential applications include higher power laser diode sources for lithography, metrology, biotechnology, and materials processing. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is seeking industry partners with expertise in commercializing this technology. Interested companies should provide a statement of interest including company information, relevant expertise, and facilities.

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    IPO Support
    (925) 422-6416
    ipo-support@llnl.gov
    Elsie Quaite-Randall
    (925) 423-7302
    quaiterandal1@llnl.gov
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