The broader impact/commercial impacts of this Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I project lie in advancing laser targeting, range finding, light detection and ranging (LIDAR), free-space optical communication, and active sensing. The development of nitride-based reflectors will provide enhanced durability, efficiency, and optical performance. The global high-power laser market is expanding rapidly, with increasing demand for reliable, long-lasting optical components. This project will contribute to scientific and economic progress by advancing technological knowledge in semiconductor materials, optoelectronics, and photonics. This technology has wide-ranging applications that include improving national security by enhancing military laser systems, increasing the precision of LIDAR-based remote sensing for autonomous vehicles and improving industrial systems. Beyond these technical advancements, this project is expected to generate high-tech jobs in semiconductor manufacturing, laser system design, and research and development. The commercialization of this technology will foster economic growth and reduce energy consumption in laser-based systems. By integrating these advanced reflectors into various industries, this project will support long-term technological progress, strengthening the broader scientific community, and contributing to innovation-driven economic development. This Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I project focuses on developin