Compact Integrated Midwave Infrared Spectrometer

Mirios proposes to construct a miniaturized (~2.5 cm3), high resolution, mid-wave infrared spectrometer, fully integrated on silicon. Our technology requires no moving parts or free-space optics and enables a >50x reduction in size and weight compared to conventional mid-infrared spectrometers. This spectrometer will be ideal for implementation in size, weight, and power (SWaP) constrained LIDAR systems, such as for use on unmanned aerial vehicles, spacecraft, landers, and satellites.

LIDAR receiver instrumentation deployed on platforms requiring very low size, weight, and power (SWaP): unmanned aerial vehicles, satellites/cubesats, landers, and spacecraft Remote or in-situ chemical analysis and gas sensing of atmospheric and surface constituents on Earth, comets, and other planetary bodies. In-situ spectroscopy of radiative heating emission for entry, descent, and landing (EDL) sensor suites

Scientific: Chemical bond spectroscopy for scientific laboratory and field use Commercial: Environmental analysis Industrial monitoring, including vehicle and factor emissions analysis Water, food, and soil analysis Gas sensing Military: Remote sensing of trace chemicals

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