Tunable laser materials comprising solid-state blended polymers

Overview

This invention is a solid-state blended polymer laser material. By changing the polymer ratio, it can emit laser light from blue to red and even infrared ranges. It is suitable for health monitoring, environmental sensors and tissue imaging, while being simple and cost-effective to produce.

Commercialisation opportunities
Non-exclusive licensing
Problem addressed

Conventional laser materials cannot flexibly adjust their emission color across the full optical spectrum (from blue to infrared); their complex design makes sensor system integration and production more difficult and costly.

Innovation
  • The laser color can be adjusted simply by changing the ratio of two polymers, covering blue to infrared wavelengths.
  • This material is ready for use in applications like health monitoring, environmental sensing, and tissue imaging, enhancing device flexibility.
  • The simple design removes the need for multiple different materials, making multi-wavelength laser system integration and production easier and cheaper.
Key impact
  • Enables broad wavelength tuning from blue to infrared, outperforming available materials.
  • Laser color can be easily set by changing the polymer blend ratio, increasing application flexibility.
  • Simplifies the design of laser sensor systems, reducing complexity and saving costs.
  • Easily scalable for industrial use and portable devices.
Application
  • Multi-wavelength laser sensors for health, environmental or medical detection.
  • Optical components for portable analyzers and smart devices.
  • Cost-effective laser sources for education, demonstration or research.
  • Adaptable for next-generation, high-sensitivity spectrometers.

Patent

  • China Patent No.: ZL 2020 8 0090650.3
  • US Patent No.: US11,837,842
  • Taiwan Patent No.: TW I 766470
Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU)

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