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Process for the production of thin films having optical properties

US5639517A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 9, 1995
Grant dateJun 17, 1997
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Expiry dateJan 9, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF24S2080/09
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method is provided for fabricating thin films having various optical properties is provided. The disclosed method includes preparing a colloidal suspension and depositing the suspension on a substrate using a coating cylinder. The disclosed method finds particular utility in the area of manufacturing dielectric mirrors and non-reflecting films.

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