Custom Opto-Electronic Crystals Scientific Materials Corporation, Bozeman, MT

1. Custom Opto-Electronic CrystalsScientific Materials Corporation, Bozeman, MT Innovation Crystal growth techniques for the efficient, cost effective production of custom crystalline materials for opto-electronic applications Accomplishments Delivery of high quality custom manufactured crystal products for space based lasers  Developed growth techniques for lower cost production of multiple crystal compositions for material properties studies  Developed growth techniques for a wide range of high melting point oxide crystals, including simple oxides, silicates, molybdates, tungstates, YAP, as well as various garnets containing combinations of yttrium, gadolinium, aluminum, scandium and gallium Commercialization  Micron systems for heart puncture surgery Four custom crystal growth programs ranging from the supply of spectroscopic samples to the development of new dopant-host combinations  Marketed in the U.S., Japan, and Europe  Over 250 custom crystals sold to government and industry Over 1000 components and spectroscopic samples sold to government and industry  Custom crystal product line experienced a 300% growth rate for 1997-1998 Custom Opto-electronic Materials Government/ScienceApplications  NASA - Custom/research laser systems; thermal emitters for power generation  US Air Force - Optical limiters work for aircraft safety; research funded by a $3,000,000 Phase III program  DOD/USAF - Coherent laser radar systems; optical memory and signal processing systems  DOE - Next generation solid state laser system for laser fusion cooling of solids Points of Contact: NASA: Norman P. Barnes (757) 864-1630; n.p.barnes@larc.nasa.gov SMC: Ralph L. Hutcheson (406) 585-3772; scimat@avicom.net http://www.scientificmaterials.com NASA Langley Research Center 1991 Phase II - Last update 4/99