Antireflection Coatings Utilizing Multiple Half Waves

Gary W. DeBell

doi:10.1117/12.935511

28 November 1983 Antireflection Coatings Utilizing Multiple Half Waves

Gary W. DeBell

Proceedings Volume 0401, Thin Film Technologies I; (1983) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.935511
Event: 1983 International Technical Conference/Europe, 1983, Geneva, Switzerland

Abstract

Classical broadband antireflection coatings utilize a single halfwave layer to broaden the spectral bandwidth over which antireflection takes place. A logical extension of this design technique is to use multiple halfwave layers to further broaden and/or flatten the spectral response. The generic category of multiple halfwave antireflection coatings are examined. Examples are presented which include both dispersive and non-dispersive calculations. The spectral response of these designs will be compared to a classical quarter-half-quarter antireflection coating. Design characteristics at non-normal incidence are examined as well as sensitivity to errors in thickness, index, and the effects of film inhomogeneity.

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Gary W. DeBell "Antireflection Coatings Utilizing Multiple Half Waves", Proc. SPIE 0401, Thin Film Technologies I, (28 November 1983); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.935511

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