SHARP – Scalable Highpower Reflectors for Petawatts

Project Partners

The SHARP consortium, coordinated by SCHOTT AG, unites leading companies and institutes across the optical process chain, including LAYERTEC GmbH, asphericon GmbH, 3D-Micromac AG, optiX fab GmbH, Cutting Edge Coatings GmbH, robeko GmbH & Co. KG, Laser Zentrum Hannover e. V., Fraunhofer IOF, and Fraunhofer IMWS.

Project Description

LAYERTEC participates in the SHARP research project aimed at developing innovative high-performance mirrors for laser-driven fusion power plants. These mirrors must withstand extreme laser powers and thermal stresses while ensuring maximum reflectance.

Within the project, LAYERTEC contributes to the development of large-scale mirrors optimized for continuous operation in petawatt laser systems. The company’s focus lies on manufacturing high quality, large-sized substrates and developing thermally stable coatings.

SHARP makes a significant contribution toward realizing commercial laser fusion power plants and advancing new manufacturing technologies for high-performance optics.