Chemical vapor deposition of high precision optical coatings

M.L. Hitchman, S.H. Shamlian, D.R. Gibson

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Abstract

In this paper we describe how optical coatings can be deposited uniformly with a high precision and reproducibility on 3-dimensional substrates, such as spherical lenses, by chemical vapor deposition (CVD). We present results that will highlight some specific advantages of CVD over the traditionally used methods of e-beam evaporation and magnetron sputtering, and we will show that CVD has tremendous potential for enhancing the quality of optical coatings and for making cost savings.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSociety of Vacuum Coaters 46th Annual Conference Proceedings
PublisherSociety of Vacuum Coaters
Pages383-386
Number of pages4
Publication statusPublished - 9 Oct 2003
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameConference Proceedings
PublisherSociety of Vacuum Coaters
ISSN (Print)0737-5921

Keywords

  • low-pressure CVD
  • optical coatings
  • optical coating equipment
  • micro-optics

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