DAF26BZ06-NV034Pre-ReleaseSBIR

Low Noise & Low-SWaP High-Repetition Rate Mode-Locked Lasers for High-Speed Photonics

Department of DefenseUSAF

AI Overview

This RFP seeks compact, low-noise mode-locked semiconductor lasers operating at 6-12 GHz with picosecond pulses and 50+ mW power. The technology bridges optical and microwave domains for photonics applications, addressing the current lack of commercially available stabilized lasers in this performance range.

This summary is AI-generated from the official solicitation.

Key Details

Agency
Department of Defense
Funding Amount
Release Date
September 2, 2026
Due Date
October 21, 2026

Official Description

Mode-locked semiconductor lasers can support high repetition rates up to 100 GHz due to the high gain and fast gain recovery unlike in fiber lasers or doped dielectric gain medium lasers. While harmonic mode-locking or pulse interleaving can be used to increase the repetition rate into the 4 to 10 GHz range each of these techniques lack a pure microwave signal. High repetition rate semiconductor lasers can provide the low-noise microwave signal due to the fundamental mode-locking that can be ach...

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Change History

Q&A UpdatedSep 3, 2026 at 2:01 PM

Low Noise & Low-SWaP High-Repetition Rate Mode-Locked Lasers for High-Speed Photonics

This Q&A clarifies the technical objective scope: applicants need to understand whether the project requires developing both a pulsed laser AND microwave signal generation capability, or just the laser with an external microwave driver, which significantly impacts the technical approach and feasibility of proposals.

Description ChangedSep 2, 2026 at 9:03 PM

Low Noise & Low-SWaP High-Repetition Rate Mode-Locked Lasers for High-Speed Photonics

**No substantive changes detected.** The previous and updated versions are identical. This appears to be a reposting or confirmation of the same opportunity without modifications to requirements, scope, or technical objectives.

Opportunity AddedSep 2, 2026 at 12:03 PM

Low Noise & Low-SWaP High-Repetition Rate Mode-Locked Lasers for High-Speed Photonics

New opportunity: Low Noise & Low-SWaP High-Repetition Rate Mode-Locked Lasers for High-Speed Photonics

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