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Method of reducing optical coating absorptance

US4608272A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 20, 1980
Grant dateAug 26, 1986
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Expiry dateOct 20, 2000

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S148/093
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A laser or other light beam is directed onto an optical substrate while an optical coating is being vacuum deposited thereon. The laser has a wavelength at or near that at which a reduced absorptance of the coating is desired. In one embodiment, the substrate is heated electrically. Thin film optical coatings having a substantially lowered absorptance are made in this manner.

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