Optical Thin Films and Coatings

Optical Thin Films and Coatings: From Materials to Applications, Second Edition, provides an overview of thin film materials and their properties, design and manufacture across a wide variety of application areas. Sections explore their design and manufacture and their unconventional features, including the scattering properties of random structures in thin films, optical properties at short wavelengths, thermal properties and color effects. Other chapters focus on novel materials, including organic optical coatings, surface multiplasmonics, optical thin films containing quantum dots, and optical coatings, including laser components, solar cells, displays and lighting, and architectural and automotive glass. The book presents a technical resource for researchers and engineers working with optical thin films and coatings. It is also ideal for professionals in the security, automotive, space and other industries who need an understanding of the topic.
- Provides thorough review of applications of optical coatings including laser components, solar cells, glazing, displays and lighting
- One-stop reference that addresses deposition techniques, properties, and applications of optical thin films and coatings
- Novel methods, suggestions for analysis, and applications makes this a valuable resource for experts in the field as well

Part 1: Design and manufacturing of optical thin films and coatings1. Recent Developments in deposition techniques for optical thin films and coatings2. Design of complex optical coatings3. Optical Monitoring strategies for optical coating manufacturing4. Production strategies for high-precision optical coatings Part 2: Unconventional features of optical thin films and coatings5. Complex materials with plasmonic effects for optical thin film applications6. Scattering properties of random structures in thin films7. Optical properties of thin film materials at short wavelengths8. Controlling thermal radiation from surfaces9. Color in Optical Coatings Part 3: Novel materials for optical thin films and coatings10. Organic Optical Coatings11. Surface Multiplasmonics with periodically non-homogenous thin films12. Optical Thin Films Containing quantum dots Part 4: Applications of optical thin films and coatings13. Optical Coatings on plastic for antireflection purposes14. Protective coatings for optical surfaces15. Optical Coatings for displays and lighting16. Innovative Approaches in Thin Film Photovoltaic Cells17. Optical Coatings for Security and Authentication Devices18. Optical Coatings for high-intensity femtosecond lasers19. Optical Coatings for large facilities20. Optical coatings for automotive and building applications21. Transparent conductive thin films22. Optical coatings in the space environment