Antireflection coatings for spectrometers with large spectral ranges

James W. Baer; Jerold L. Cole

doi:10.1117/12.256240

1 November 1996 Antireflection coatings for spectrometers with large spectral ranges

James W. Baer, Jerold L. Cole

Proceedings Volume 2863, Current Developments in Optical Design and Engineering VI; (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.256240
Event: SPIE's 1996 International Symposium on Optical Science, Engineering, and Instrumentation, 1996, Denver, CO, United States

Abstract

It is common for spectrometers to cover large spectral ranges with a single focal plane. It is difficult or impossible to strongly suppress reflections with a single coating stack. Abutting short and long wavelengths coatings is expensive, and the performance can still be insufficient. We discuss a novel structure that comprises a single layer whose thickness varies along the length of the dispersed spectrum. Such a coating has high performance, is inexpensive, and has large fabrication tolerances. We further report on measurements of the performance of one such optic. Extension of the concept are discussed.

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James W. Baer and Jerold L. Cole "Antireflection coatings for spectrometers with large spectral ranges", Proc. SPIE 2863, Current Developments in Optical Design and Engineering VI, (1 November 1996); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.256240

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