Pulsed High-power Laser Accelerators to Study radiation Hardening (PHLASH)
ID: HR0011SB20254-13Type: Phase II
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Pulsed High-power Laser Accelerators to Study radiation Hardening (PHLASH)

Agency

Agency: DODBranch: DARPA

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: Phase II

Topic Link

https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/

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https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/
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    The Department of Defense, through DARPA, is seeking proposals for the Pulsed High-power Laser Accelerators to Study Radiation Hardening (PHLASH) program, which aims to develop a compact, scalable laser driver for electron beam generation to enhance radiation testing of microelectronic systems intended for space applications. The primary objective is to demonstrate a prototype laser driver capable of generating 50-MeV electron beam energies at a pulse repetition rate exceeding 100 Hz, with a design that can be scaled to 100 GeV at 1 kHz, all within a compact footprint of less than 250 m³. This initiative addresses the limitations of existing heavy-ion accelerator facilities by leveraging Laser Wakefield Acceleration (LWFA) technology, which allows for high-energy electron packet generation over significantly shorter distances. Proposals are due by December 31, 2025, and interested parties can find more information and submit their applications through the official solicitation link at https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/.

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    The HR0011SB20254-13 PHLASH (Pulsed High-power Laser Accelerators to Study radiation Hardening) program seeks to develop a compact, scalable laser driver for electron beam generation to revolutionize radiation testing for microelectronic systems in space. Current heavy-ion accelerator facilities are large and cannot meet demand, prompting the need for smaller, more efficient solutions. This program focuses on Laser Wakefield Acceleration (LWFA) to achieve high electron beam energies within a 250 m3 footprint. The objective is to demonstrate a prototype laser driver capable of generating 50-MeV electron beam energies at a pulse repetition rate greater than 100Hz, with a design scalable to 100 GeV at 1 kHz. This is a Direct to Phase II (DP2) solicitation, requiring proposers to have already achieved preliminary designs and feasibility data. Phase II will focus on developing the prototype, addressing scaling challenges, and conducting a 24-month program with fixed milestones leading to a demonstration of the scalable laser plasma accelerator and a detailed design for 100 GeV at 1 kHz. The technology is restricted under ITAR, and offers potential dual-use applications for both DoD and commercial space-based microelectronics due to the increasing demand for reliable radiation testing.
    1762387305555.pdf
    The Pulsed High-power Laser Accelerators to Study Radiation Hardening (PHLASH) program aims to develop compact, high-energy electron accelerators for radiation testing of microelectronic systems in space. Current testing facilities are large and cannot meet demand. This solicitation focuses on advancing Laser Wakefield Acceleration (LWFA) technology to create a scalable laser driver capable of generating 50-MeV electron beams at >100Hz, with a design scalable to 100 GeV at 1 kHz within a 250 m3 footprint. The program seeks Direct to Phase II (DP2) proposals, requiring demonstrated preliminary designs and feasibility data. Phase II will focus on developing a prototype laser driver, addressing scaling physics, and ensuring compatibility with objective system size and repetition rates. The project includes fixed milestones over 24 months, culminating in a prototype demonstration and a design for a scaled-up system. This technology has dual-use applications for both DoD and commercial space-based microelectronics, ensuring reliability and rapid deployment of advanced systems.
    1762560124800.pdf
    The Pulsed High-power Laser Accelerators to Study Radiation Hardening (PHLASH) program seeks to develop a compact (250 m3) 100-GeV laser-driven electron accelerator for radiation testing of microelectronic systems in space environments. Current heavy-ion accelerators are large and cannot meet demand, while existing electron accelerators are also kilometer-scale. This solicitation aims to advance Laser Wakefield Acceleration (LWFA) technology, which offers significantly shorter acceleration distances. The objective is to demonstrate a prototype scalable laser driver capable of generating 50-MeV electron beams at >100 Hz, with a design plan to scale to 100 GeV at 1 kHz. This is a Direct to Phase II (DP2) solicitation, requiring proposers to provide data demonstrating preliminary designs and feasibility of compact multi-GeV LPA systems. Phase II focuses on developing the laser driver and associated components, addressing scaling challenges related to optics, gas targets, and beam optimization. The program outlines specific milestones over 24 months, culminating in a prototype demonstration and a scalability plan. The technology has dual-use applications in both DoD and commercial space-based microelectronics, offering more efficient and reliable radiation testing mechanisms.
    1762819319024.pdf
    The HR0011SB20254-13 PHLASH project seeks to develop compact, high-power laser accelerators for radiation hardening studies of microelectronic systems in space environments. Current testing methods using large heavy-ion accelerators are insufficient to meet demand. This initiative aims to design a prototype scalable laser driver for electron beam generation, targeting a 100-GeV system within a 250 m3 footprint. The project focuses on Laser Wakefield Acceleration (LWFA) to achieve high electron beam energies in a significantly smaller footprint than traditional accelerators. The solicitation specifically seeks Direct to Phase II (DP2) proposals, requiring demonstrated preliminary designs and feasibility data for compact multi-GeV LPA systems. Phase II involves developing a prototype laser driver capable of 50-MeV electron beam energies at >100Hz, with a clear scaling path to 100 GeV at 1 kHz, while adhering to the compact size requirement. This technology has significant dual-use applications for both DoD and commercial space-based microelectronics, enhancing reliability and accelerating component availability.
    1762905704020.pdf
    The HR0011SB20254-13 PHLASH program seeks to develop pulsed high-power laser accelerators for radiation hardening studies, focusing on demonstrating a scalable laser driver for electron beam generation and designing a compact 100-GeV system. This technology aims to address the limitations of current heavy-ion accelerator facilities for radiation testing of microelectronic systems in space. The objective is to achieve high-energy electron beams in a significantly smaller footprint (under 250 m3) compared to traditional accelerators, leveraging laser wakefield acceleration. The program solicits Direct to Phase II (DP2) proposals, requiring prior demonstration of preliminary designs for a compact 100MeV, >100Hz repetition rate LWFA system and feasibility data for a multi-GeV LPA system. Phase II focuses on developing a prototype laser driver capable of 50-MeV electron beam energies at >100Hz, with a clear path for scalability to 100 GeV and 1 kHz. The project will involve detailed design studies on scaling physics, including the impact of high energies on optics, gas target reactions, and optimal beam acceleration performance. The technology is restricted under ITAR/EAR, requiring disclosure of foreign national involvement. Successful development will enable more efficient and reliable radiation testing for space-based microelectronics, with broad applications across DoD and commercial sectors.
    1762992134156.pdf
    The HR0011SB20254-13 PHLASH (Pulsed High-power Laser Accelerators to Study radiation Hardening) program aims to develop compact, high-energy laser drivers for electron beam generation to improve radiation testing of microelectronic systems for space applications. Current testing facilities are large and cannot meet demand. This solicitation seeks to advance laser wakefield acceleration (LWFA) technology to create a scalable prototype laser driver capable of generating 50-MeV electron beams at >100Hz, with a design scalable to 100 GeV at 1 kHz within a 250 m3 footprint. The program focuses on Direct to Phase II proposals, requiring prior demonstration of a preliminary design for a compact 100MeV LWFA system and feasibility data for multi-GeV LPA. Phase II emphasizes designing and building a scalable prototype, addressing challenges in scaling physics, and planning for commercialization. This technology has dual-use applications for both DoD and commercial space-based microelectronics due to the increasing need for reliable radiation testing.
    1763078529018.pdf
    The Pulsed High-power Laser Accelerators to Study Radiation Hardening (PHLASH) program seeks to develop a compact, high-energy electron accelerator system for radiation testing of microelectronic systems in space environments. Current testing facilities are large and cannot meet demand. The objective is to demonstrate a prototype scalable laser driver for electron beam generation, aiming for a 100-GeV system within a 250 m3 footprint. This technology, restricted under ITAR, utilizes laser wakefield acceleration (LWFA) to achieve high electron beam energies in a significantly smaller space than traditional accelerators. Phase I solicits Direct to Phase II proposals, requiring preliminary designs and feasibility data for a compact 100MeV LWFA system. Phase II focuses on developing a prototype laser driver capable of 50-MeV electron beam energies at >100Hz, with a clear path for scaling to 100 GeV at 1 kHz, while addressing challenges related to focusing optics and gas target reactions within the compact size constraints. Phase III emphasizes the dual-use applications for both DoD and commercial entities, providing more efficient and reliable radiation testing for space-based microelectronics.
    1763164918389.pdf
    The HR0011SB20254-13 PHLASH (Pulsed High-power Laser Accelerators to Study Radiation Hardening) program seeks to develop a compact, high-energy electron accelerator system for radiation testing of microelectronics in space. Current testing facilities are large and cannot meet demand. The objective is to demonstrate a prototype scalable laser driver for electron beam generation and design a 100-GeV system within a 250 m³ footprint, utilizing laser wakefield acceleration (LWFA) to achieve high electron energies in a compact system. This Direct to Phase II (DP2) solicitation requires proposers to show preliminary designs for a 100MeV, >100Hz LWFA system and supporting data for multi-GeV LPA feasibility. Phase II focuses on designing and building a prototype laser driver capable of 50-MeV electron beam energies at >100 Hz, with a clear path for scaling to 100 GeV at 1 kHz, addressing challenges in optics, gas targets, and beam optimization. The technology is restricted under ITAR/EAR. Successful development will enable more efficient and reliable radiation testing, with dual-use applications for both DoD and commercial space-based microelectronics.
    1763337712995.pdf
    The HR0011SB20254-13 PHLASH program seeks to develop pulsed high-power laser accelerators for radiation hardening studies, focusing on demonstrating a scalable laser driver for electron beam generation and designing a compact 100-GeV system. This technology aims to address the limitations of current heavy-ion accelerator facilities for radiation testing of microelectronic systems in space environments. The program emphasizes Laser Wakefield Acceleration (LWFA) to achieve high electron beam energies in a significantly smaller footprint (under 250 m3) compared to traditional accelerators. The solicitation specifically requests Direct to Phase II (DP2) proposals, requiring prior data on preliminary designs of compact LWFA systems and feasibility data for multi-GeV LPA systems. Phase II focuses on developing a prototype laser driver capable of 50-MeV electron beam energies at >100 Hz, with scalability to 100 GeV at 1 kHz, while addressing challenges related to scaling physics, such as focusing optics and gas target reactions. The project has significant dual-use applications for both DoD and commercial space-based microelectronics, ensuring the reliability of critical systems.
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    The HR0011SB20254-13 PHLASH (Pulsed High-power Laser Accelerators to Study radiation Hardening) program seeks to develop a prototype scalable laser driver for electron beam generation, aiming for a 100-GeV system within a 250 m³ footprint. This technology addresses the critical need for compact, high-energy electron accelerators to test microelectronic systems for radiation hardening in space environments, as current heavy-ion accelerator facilities are large and cannot meet demand. The objective is to design and build a prototype laser driver capable of generating 50-MeV electron beam energies at >100 Hz, with a clear path to scale to 100 GeV at 1 kHz. The project will involve designing compact laser drivers, optimizing electron beam focusing, and analyzing the scalability of the system while adhering to strict size constraints. This Direct to Phase II (DP2) solicitation requires proposers to demonstrate preliminary designs and feasibility data. The technology is restricted under ITAR/EAR, and any involvement of foreign nationals must be disclosed. Successful development of this technology has significant dual-use applications for both DoD and commercial space-based microelectronics.
    1763769708233.pdf
    The HR0011SB20254-13 PHLASH program seeks to develop pulsed high-power laser accelerators for radiation hardening studies, focusing on demonstrating a prototype scalable laser driver for electron beam generation and designing a compact 100-GeV system. The objective is to provide a viable solution for radiation testing of microelectronic systems in space, addressing the limitations of current large-scale heavy-ion accelerator facilities. This technology, restricted under ITAR, involves Laser Wakefield Acceleration (LWFA) to achieve high electron beam energies within a small footprint. Phase I requires Direct to Phase II (DP2) proposals, demonstrating preliminary designs and feasibility data for a compact multi-GeV LPA system. Phase II focuses on developing a prototype laser driver capable of 50-MeV electron beam energies at >100Hz, scalable to 100 GeV at 1 kHz, while considering the physics of scaling, focusing optics, and gas target reactions. This initiative aims to advance the technology to the commercial sector, with significant dual-use applications in defense and commercial space-based microelectronics due to the increasing need for reliable radiation testing mechanisms.
    1764968594378.pdf
    The HR0011SB20254-13 PHLASH (Pulsed High-power Laser Accelerators to Study Radiation Hardening) program seeks to develop a compact, scalable laser driver for electron beam generation to revolutionize radiation testing of microelectronic systems for space applications. The objective is to demonstrate a prototype scalable laser driver for electron beam generation and design a 100-GeV system to fit within a 250 m3 footprint. This initiative addresses the current limitations of large, kilometer-scale heavy-ion accelerator facilities by proposing Laser Wakefield Acceleration (LWFA) technology, which can generate high-energy electron packets over significantly shorter distances. The program is specifically soliciting Direct to Phase II (DP2) proposals, requiring offerors to demonstrate prior achievements in designing a compact 100MeV, >100Hz repetition rate LWFA system and provide data supporting the feasibility of a multi-GeV LPA system. Phase II focuses on developing a prototype laser driver capable of 50-MeV electron beam energies at >100Hz, with a design scalable to 100 GeV at 1 kHz, while maintaining a compact footprint. This includes addressing challenges related to focusing optics, gas target reactions, and optimal beam acceleration performance. The program outlines specific milestones over a 24-month period, culminating in a prototype demonstration and a final report. The dual-use applications of this technology span both DoD and commercial sectors, particularly for enhancing the reliability of space-based microelectronics. The technology is restricted under ITAR, requiring disclosure of foreign national involvement.
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