Description
The aim of the project is to develop and validate a compact, cost-effective diode laser system stabilised against a tellurium (Te2) vapour reference cell with a target wavelength of approximately 450 nm. Stable laser systems are essential for high precision applications such as spectroscopy, environmental monitoring, quantum technologies and metrology. Current commercially available stabilised lasers are very expensive and bulky, limiting their wide range of applications. Using Doppler effect free saturation spectroscopy with Te2, this project will develop a working prototype that combines high frequency stability and affordability. The main deliverables include two validated prototypes (laser system and Te2 reference cell), full technical documentation, market analysis and preparation of the next project at TRL5 development level. The proposed solution will fill the gap between low-cost, unstabilised lasers and expensive high-end lasers for research, creating new opportunities for their integration into industrial, medical and scientific devices. The project is led by experienced researchers and includes plans for dissemination, intellectual property protection and future commercialisation.
Achievable results
The main deliverables include two validated prototypes (laser system and Te2 reference cell), a full technical dossier, a market analysis and the preparation of the next project at TRL5 development level.
Benefit
The proposed solution will bridge the gap between cheap, unstabilised lasers and expensive, high-end research lasers, creating new opportunities for their integration into industrial, medical and scientific devices
