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Optical element

US10473822B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 7, 2015
Grant dateNov 12, 2019
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Expiry dateAug 22, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B2207/107
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical element comprises an antireflective layer that is disposed on and in contact with a substrate. The antireflective layer has a refractive index of greater than 1 to less than 1.41 and has a pore size ranging from greater than 0 to less than 300 nm. The antireflective layer includes an outermost surface having a water contact angle ranging from greater than or equal to 70° to less than or equal to 120° as determined using ASTM 5946-04.

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