Tri-Cities Tech Business Update
PNNL refines and licenses laser sensors
Analyzing trace atmospheric gases can now be considerably more precise with a device that delivers stable and reliable power to the lasers used in gas sensors. The low-noise current controller, developed at PNNL, was recently licensed to Bozeman, Montana-based Wavelength Electronics Inc. This license was partially facilitated by PNNL's Technology Assistance Program. The technology opens up new ways to analyze and evaluate significantly smaller gas concentrations. PNNL's controller is the lowest noise controller on the market that was specifically designed for extra-sensitive sensors that use quantum cascade lasers. Wavelength is looking to launch products that incorporate PNNL's low-noise current controller technology by the end of this year. Read the complete news release.
