Advanced Antireflective Coatings for Polycarbonate Substrates

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dc.contributor.advisorBooth, Chad J.
dc.contributor.authorSimpson, Jeffrey R.
dc.contributor.committeeMemberPatterson, Donald E.
dc.contributor.committeeMemberHudnall, Todd W.
dc.contributor.committeeMemberSun, Luyi
dc.date.accessioned2016-08-24T19:03:25Z
dc.date.available2016-08-24T19:03:25Z
dc.date.issued2013-08
dc.description.abstractOptical coatings are widely applicable to a variety of technologies. Inorganic materials are often used for these coatings. A common issue with inorganic coatings on polymer substrates is a mismatch in thermal expansion which can lead to cracking and failure of optical properties. Deposition of polymer coatings on polymer substrates is a potential solution to this problem. Mixed organic/inorganic antireflective coatings are deposited on polycarbonate ophthalmic flats using a combination of deposition methods: matrix assisted pulsed laser evaporation (MAPLE) and magnetron sputtering. The coatings are modeled to minimize reflectance and maximize transmission of visible spectrum light. MAPLE theory and system requirements are discussed in addition to optical modeling, coating materials and properties, matrix properties, and deposition parameters necessary for the production of optical quality coatings. Optical characterization and environmental durability testing results are presented.
dc.description.departmentChemistry and Biochemistry
dc.formatText
dc.format.extent85 pages
dc.format.medium1 file (.pdf)
dc.identifier.citationSimpson, J. R. (2013). <i>Advanced antireflective coatings for polycarbonate substrates</i> (Unpublished thesis). Texas State University-San Marcos, San Marcos, Texas.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10877/6270
dc.language.isoen
dc.subjectAntireflective coating
dc.subjectMAPLE
dc.subjectRIR-MAPLE
dc.titleAdvanced Antireflective Coatings for Polycarbonate Substrates
dc.typeThesis
thesis.degree.departmentChemistry and Biochemistry
thesis.degree.disciplineChemistry
thesis.degree.grantorTexas State University-San Marcos
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science

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