Optical Thin Films : User Handbook

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A reference for engineers who incorporate and specify coatings for filters, antiglare effects, polarization, and other purposes in optical or electro-optical systems design. Focuses on the preparation techniques and characteristics of commercially available products and shows how to determine what type of filter is needed to solve a particular problem. Subjects include optical thin film filters, deposition technology, and substrates and materials. Contains appendices on US military specification, and a BASIC program for calculating thin film filter performance. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)