SPECIAL NOTICE
A -- TECHNOLOGY/BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Nanolaminate Deformable Mirrors for Adaptive Optics
- Notice Date
- 4/5/2006
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 238990
— All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
- Contracting Office
- Department of Energy, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (DOE Contractor), Industrial Partnerships & Commercialization, 7000 East Avenue L-795, Livermore, CA, 94550
- ZIP Code
- 94550
- Archive Date
- 7/7/2006
- Point of Contact
- Connie Pitcock, Administration, Phone 925-422-1072, Fax 925-423-8988,
- E-Mail Address
-
pitcock1@llnl.gov
- Description
- TECHNOLOGY/BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Nanolaminate Deformable Mirrors for Adaptive Optics Opportunity: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), operated by the University of California under contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), is offering the opportunity to license nanolaminate deformable mirror technology for applications like adaptive optics and laser beam stablization. Background: Nanolaminate deformable mirrors have been developed for adaptive optical correction of both large terrestrial telescopes and lightweight space optics. Although the technology was invented to improve the performance of large terrestrial and space-based telescopes, the continuous high surface quality mirrors and dense actuation make this technology applicable to other optical correction applications such as high-power lasers. Description: This technology combines high-spatial-density electrostatic actuators and thin, flexible, lightweight nanolaminate mirrors. There are two similar deformable mirrors that cover a wide range of size scales: (1) a high-actuator-density device that uses silicon MEMS actuators and (2) a large-scale, low-density device that uses electrostatic actuators formed with the nanolaminate foil itself together with electroplated posts and ridges. Advantages: The combination of electrostatic actuation and nanolaminate mirrors provide much greater actuator density than has previously been available for continuous deformable mirrors, and a much higher quality mirror than has previously been available with high-density MEMS deformable mirrors. • Very Scalable  fits a large variety of applications • More robust for tough handling & bonding  higher reliability • Flexible enough to be deformed by weak actuators  lower operating costs • High quality mirror surface  higher reflectance  higher productivity • Continuous mirror surface  necessary for high-power lasers • High actuator density  greater control of mirror surface shape Potential Applications: • Astronomical instruments • High-power lasers • Vision science Development Status: Preliminary prototypes have been made. Need to develop more samples to be used and tested in commercial applications. For diagrams and additional information on electrostatic actuation of MEMS and MEMS-like structures go to: http://www.llnl.gov/IPandC/technology/profile/announcement/Nanolaminate_Deformable_Mirrors.php LLNL is seeking industry partners with a demonstrated ability to bring such inventions to the market. Moving critical technology beyond the Laboratory to the commercial world helps our licensees gain a competitive edge in the marketplace. All licensing activities are conducted under policies relating to the strict nondisclosure of company proprietary information. Please visit the IPAC website at http://www.llnl.gov/IPandC/workwithus/partneringprocess.php for more information on working with LLNL and the industrial partnering and technology transfer process. Note: THIS IS NOT A PROCUREMENT. Companies interested in commercializing LLNL's Nanolaminate Deformable Mirrors should provide a written statement of interest, which includes the following: 1. Company Name and address. 2. The name, address, and telephone number of a point of contact. 3. A description of corporate expertise and facilities relevant to commercializing this technology. Written responses should be directed to: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Industrial Partnerships and Commercialization P.O. Box 808, L-795 Livermore, CA 94551-0808 Attention: FBO 125-06 Please provide your written statement within ninety (90) days from the date this announcement is published to ensure consideration of your interest in LLNL's Nanolaminate Deformable Mirrors NOTE: THIS NOTICE WAS NOT POSTED TO FEDBIZOPPS ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (05-APR-2006); HOWEVER, IT DID APPEAR IN THE FEDBIZOPPS FTP FEED ON THIS DATE. PLEASE CONTACT fbo.support@gsa.gov REGARDING THIS ISSUE.
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- Record
- SN01021665-F 20060407/060405221623 (fbodaily.com)
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