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A -- LIGHTING-EMITTING FIBER-OPTIC SENSORS FOR HIGH SPEED SHOCK ARRIVAL TIME MEASUREMENTS SOL CIT-97-210 POC For technical information contact Dr. Erwin C. Schwegler, Jr., Los Alamos National Laboratory, ESA-EA, MS P946, Telephone (505) 667-2993, FAX (505) 665-2137, or E-mail erwin@lanl.gov. For agreement information contact Linda Rowton, Civilian and Industrial Technologies Program Office, Los Alamos National Laboratory, MS C334, Telephone (505) 665-3322, FAX (505) 665-0154, or E-mail: Irowton@lanl.gov. The University of California, which operates the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) under contract to the Department of Energy, solicits interest from companies wishing to collaborate, develop and then market a unique technology related to light-emitting fiber optic sensors for shock arrival time measurements. These sensors should be 1 mm in diameter or less, and capable of withstanding temperatures from -40F to 110F and vibration loads up to 50g. The light pulses should have rise times in the nanosecond time regime, and should begin within 1 ns of shock impingement on an individual fiber with a high degree of reliability. Los Alamos has extensive expertise in fiber optic and photomechanical and photochemical processes, and we offer our expertise in solving problems related to these areas with specific industrial applications in mind. Correspondingly, the candidate company should have a well-developed background in the area of pressure-induced light-emitting processes, and in the design and manufacture of light transmitting fiber optic components. It is expected that this teaming of basic and applied skills will be an effective and valuable asset for the industrial partner as well as DOE weapons programs to develop this technology for use by the DOE and the commercial market. All organizations interested in collaborating with LANL to work toward co-developing the technology must provide proof, in a written letter of interest, that they satisfy the following minimum criteria: Interested parties must possess, or have access to, existing capabilities in research, development, marketing and support services in the domestic marketplace, preferably related to this technology. Such organizations with expertise in the above-mentioned areas must respond with a statement of interest that demonstrates the organization's solid engineering, testing, technical expertise, operational support capabilities, and motivation for participating in this program. This opportunity is not a procurement solicitation. Any interested organization selected as a partner will be expected to work under a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) or a Funds-In Agreement (FIA) to continue the development of this technology and adaptation to other applications. All letters of interest must be received by no later than 10 working days from the date of this notice. The letter of interest must contain all of the above requested information or the submitting organization will not be considered as a possible candidate for partnership. (0336)

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