Domestic Manufacturing of Large Area Raman Laser Materials
Summary
The Navy seeks to develop domestic manufacturing technologies and processes for large Raman active optical crystals that enable wavelength‑agile laser systems for naval applications such as LiDAR, range finding, and directed energy. This effort focuses on scaling crystal growth of materials like KGW, KYW, and barium molybdate to improve performance, reduce system complexity, and support future Navy laser platforms.