Design of coatings for wide angular range applications

Alexander V. Tikhonravov; Michael K. Trubetskov; Gary W. DeBell

doi:10.1117/12.290196

1 October 1997 Design of coatings for wide angular range applications

Alexander V. Tikhonravov, Michael K. Trubetskov, Gary W. DeBell

Proceedings Volume 3133, Optical Thin Films V: New Developments; (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.290196
Event: Optical Science, Engineering and Instrumentation '97, 1997, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

We demonstrate that the needle optimization technique enables the effective design of optical coatings for applications which require a specific spectral response over a wide angular range. A preliminary choice of the most useful layer materials is discussed in connection with the question of the design optimality. It is shown that in many cases two-material designs with the lowest and highest accessible refractive index values are optimal from a practical point of view. It is also shown that in some cases intermediate refractive index values are quite necessary to achieve a good approximation of design targets.

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Alexander V. Tikhonravov, Michael K. Trubetskov, and Gary W. DeBell "Design of coatings for wide angular range applications", Proc. SPIE 3133, Optical Thin Films V: New Developments, (1 October 1997); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.290196

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