Laser Ceramics

Development of next-generation ceramic materials designed for use as components in Ultra Short Pulsed - High Average Power (USP-HAP) laser

Enabling new regimes of atmospheric propagation and more effective engagement of target

Advanced sintering and manufacturing techniques for new transparent ceramics used as laser gain media

Development of advanced customised multilayer coatings required for delivering fully operational ceramics laser gain media

Establishing capabilities of testing and production of high performances, laser grade transparent ceramics of broadband laser gain materials based on rare earth elements for chirped pulse amplification

Scalable manufacturing processes for integration into defence laser systems

Strong collaboration between expertises from European universities, research centres and industries