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Optical Thin Films and Coatings
From Materials to Applications
- 1st Edition - August 31, 2013
- Editors: Angela Piegari, François Flory
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 8 5 7 0 9 - 5 9 4 - 7
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 8 5 7 0 9 - 7 3 1 - 6
Optical coatings, including mirrors, anti-reflection coatings, beam splitters, and filters, are an integral part of most modern optical systems. Optical thin films and coatings… Read more
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Request a sales quoteOptical coatings, including mirrors, anti-reflection coatings, beam splitters, and filters, are an integral part of most modern optical systems. Optical thin films and coatings provides an overview of thin film materials, the properties, design and manufacture of optical coatings and their use across a variety of application areas.Part one explores the design and manufacture of optical coatings. Part two highlights unconventional features of optical thin films including scattering properties of random structures in thin films, optical properties of thin film materials at short wavelengths, thermal properties and colour effects. Part three focusses on novel materials for optical thin films and coatings and includes chapters on organic optical coatings, surface multiplasmonics and optical thin films containing quantum dots. Finally, applications of optical coatings, including laser components, solar cells, displays and lighting, and architectural and automotive glass, are reviewed in part four.Optical thin films and coatings is a technical resource for researchers and engineers working with optical thin films and coatings, professionals in the security, automotive, space and other industries requiring an understanding of these topics, and academics interested in the field.
- An overview of the materials, properties, design and manufacture of thin films
- Special attention is given to the unconventional features and novel materials of optical thin films
- Reviews applications of optical coatings including laser components, solar cells, glasing, displays and lighting
Graduate students, postdoctoral students, professors, and researchers in industrial and government laboratories who are interested in the use of thin films as optical coatings, in waveguide technology, and as a protection against oxidation, among other applications; Optical engineers and physicists in research and development of coatings and optics
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Preface
Part I: Design and manufacturing of optical thin films and coatings
Chapter 1: Recent developments in deposition techniques for optical thin films and coatings
Abstract:
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Early processes for the deposition of optical coatings
1.3 The energetic processes
1.4 Cathodic arc evaporation
1.5 Pulsed laser deposition
1.6 Chemical vapor deposition
1.7 Atomic layer deposition
1.8 Sol–gel processes
1.9 Etching
1.10 Other techniques
1.11 Conclusion
Chapter 2: Design of complex optical coatings
Abstract:
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Modern numerical thin film synthesis techniques
2.3 Manufacturability issues
2.4 Hybrid design
2.5 Conclusion
2.6 Acknowledgements
Chapter 3: Optical monitoring strategies for optical coating manufacturing
Abstract:
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Classification of optical monitoring strategies
3.3 Turning point optical monitoring and error self-compensation effect
3.4 Level monitoring: passive and active monochromatic monitoring strategies
3.5 Direct broad band optical monitoring
3.6 Indirect optical monitoring strategies
3.7 Conclusion
Chapter 4: Production strategies for high-precision optical coatings
Abstract:
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Basic concept of deterministic production
4.3 Optical broad band monitoring
4.4 Virtual deposition system
4.5 Direct on-line correction tools
4.6 Design stability in production processes
4.7 Deposition control of coating systems with continuous refractive index variation
4.8 Conclusion
Part II: Unconventional features of optical thin films and coatings
Chapter 5: Complex materials with plasmonic effects for optical thin film applications
Abstract:
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Physics of some classes of novel materials for plasmonic applications
5.3 Ceramic matrix with embedded metal nanostructures
5.4 Searching for alternative plasmonic materials
5.5 Characterization of novel materials with plasmonic effects
5.6 Conclusion
Chapter 6: Scattering properties of random structures in thin films
Abstract:
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Numerical solution of reduced Rayleigh equations for scattering of light from dielectric films with one-dimensional rough surfaces
6.3 Reduced Rayleigh equations for the scattering of p- and s-polarized light from, and its transmission through, a film with two one-dimensional rough surfaces
6.4 Numerical solution of the reduced Rayleigh equation for the scattering of light from a two-dimensional randomly rough penetrable surface
6.5 Scattering of light from a dielectric film with a two-dimensional randomly rough surface deposited on a planar metal substrate
6.6 Analytical methods for the scattering from a three-dimensional film with randomly rough surfaces
6.7 Theoretical methods for the scattering of
6.8 Applications
6.9 Conclusion
6.11 Appendices
Appendix 6.11.2 Mueller Matrix and Tensor
Chapter 7: Optical properties of thin film materials at short wavelengths
Abstract:
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Material behaviour over the spectrum
7.3 Reflection and transmission in absorbing materials
7.4 The optical constants of materials at short wavelengths
7.5 Link between n and k: Kramers-Kronig analysis
7.6 Experimental determination of optical constants
7.7 Specifics of optical coatings at short wavelengths
7.8 Conclusion
7.9 Acknowledgements
Chapter 8: Controlling thermal radiation from surfaces
Abstract:
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Blackbody radiation
8.3 Emissivity
8.4 Optically selective coatings
8.5 Conclusion
Chapter 9: Color in optical coatings
Abstract:
9.1 Introduction
9.2 The development of the understanding of interference color
9.3 Overview of basic colorimetry
9.4 Optical coating colorimetry
9.5 Conclusion
9.6 Acknowledgements
Part III: Novel materials for optical thin films and coatings
Chapter 10: Organic optical coatings
Abstract:
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Specific properties of organic layers
10.3 Optical coatings with organic layers
10.4 Deposition techniques
10.5 Composites
10.6 Conclusion
Chapter 11: Surface multiplasmonics with periodically non-homogeneous thin films
Abstract:
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Historical development
11.3 Periodically non-homogeneous dielectric materials
11.4 Canonical boundary-value problem
11.5 Grating-coupled configuration
11.6 Turbadar–Kretschmann–Raether (TKR) configuration
11.7 Conclusions
11.8 Future research
11.9 Sources of further information and advice
Chapter 12: Optical thin films containing quantum dots
Abstract:
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Applications of quantum dots
12.3 Modelling the electronic properties of multiple quantum wells
12.4 Numerical results
12.5 Realization of thin films containing quantum dots
12.6 Characterization of thin films containing quantum dots
12.7 Refractive index of layers containing quantum dots and of quantum dots alone
12.8 Conclusion
12.9 Acknowledgements
Part IV: Applications of optical thin films and coatings
Chapter 13: Optical coatings on plastic for antireflection purposes
Abstract:
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Transparent polymer materials for optics
13.3 Plastics in vacuum coating processes
13.4 Antireflection methods
13.5 Conclusion
13.6 Sources of further information and advice
Chapter 14: Protective coatings for optical surfaces
Abstract:
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Testing methods
14.3 Coating design
14.4 Application examples
14.5 Conclusion
Chapter 15: Optical coatings for displays and lighting
Abstract:
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Optical coatings for flat panel display (FPD)
15.3 Optical coatings for projectors
15.4 Optical coatings for projectors using light emitting diode (LED) light source
15.5 Optical coating for automobiles head up display (HUD)
15.6 Optical coatings for LEDs
15.7 Conclusion
15.8 Acknowledgements
Chapter 16: Innovative approaches in thin film photovoltaic cells
Abstract:
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Inorganic nanostructures for photovoltaic solar cells
16.3 Organic thin film solar cells
16.4 Copper indium gallium diselenide thin film solar cells
16.5 Conclusion
Chapter 17: Optical coatings for security and authentication devices
Abstract:
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Basic principles and structures currently applied
17.3 Specific optical effects suitable for security devices
17.4 Active devices
17.5 Film functionality and structurally controlled optical coatings
17.6 Conclusion
Chapter 18: Optical coatings for high-intensity femtosecond lasers
Abstract:
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Mirror design approaches
18.3 The highest possible value of group delay dispersion (GDD)
18.4 Production of dispersive mirrors
18.5 Pulse compression with dispersive mirrors
18.6 Measurement of group delay with white light interferometer
18.7 Application of dispersive mirrors in high-intensity lasers
18.8 Conclusion
Chapter 19: Optical coatings for large facilities
Abstract:
19.1 Introduction
19.2 Domains of applications and major programs
19.3 Review of technological solutions
19.4 Thin film uniformity: key problem
19.5 Focus on large magnetron sputtering facility
19.6 Highlights on two major programs
19.7 Conclusion
Chapter 20: Optical coatings for automotive and building applications
Abstract:
20.1 Introduction
20.2 The role of thermal control in glazing
20.3 Window coating types by functionality
20.4 Glazing types: monolithic, laminated, and multi-cavity glazing designs
20.5 Coatings on glass substrates
20.6 Coatings on polymer substrates
20.7 Special considerations for applications
20.8 Conclusion
20.9 Future trends
20.10 Sources of further information and advice
20.11 Acknowledgements
Chapter 21: Transparent conductive thin films
Abstract:
21.1 Introduction
21.2 Conductivity fundamentals
21.3 Control of optoelectronic properties
21.4 Beyond optoelectronic properties
21.5 Traditional applications
21.6 Recent applications
21.7 Future applications
21.8 Conclusion
Chapter 22: Optical coatings in the space environment
Abstract:
22.1 Introduction
22.2 The space environment
22.3 Contamination
22.4 Product assurance for space coatings
22.5 Conclusion
22.6 Acknowledgements
Index
- No. of pages: 864
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: August 31, 2013
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Hardback ISBN: 9780857095947
- eBook ISBN: 9780857097316
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Angela Piegari
Dr Angela Piegari is Head of the Optical Coatings Laboratory at ENEA (Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development), Italy.
Affiliations and expertise
ENEA – Italian National Agency for New Technologies Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, ItalyFF
François Flory
François Flory is Professor at Ecole Centrale Marseille and performs his research at the Institut Matériaux, Microelectronique et Nanosciences de Provence, France.
Affiliations and expertise
IM2NP – Institute of Materials, Microelectronics and Nanosciences of Provence, FranceRead Optical Thin Films and Coatings on ScienceDirect