TECHNOLOGY/BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Optimized Placement of Quartz Rotators in Reverser and Other Solutions to Mitigating Thermal Depolarization

The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking industry partners to collaborate on the development and commercialization of its Optimized Placement of Quartz Rotators in Reverser and Other Solutions to Mitigating Thermal Depolarization technology. This technology aims to mitigate thermal depolarization in high-average-power laser systems, which can lead to improved laser performance and longer system life. The ideal partner should have demonstrated expertise and facilities relevant to commercializing this technology. Some key benefits and applications of this technology include: • Cost-effective thermal depolarization • Increased laser performance • Longer system life • Potential applications in compact laser particle accelerators, fusion energy class laser drivers, high-precision materials processing, extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography, and more.