Anti-reflective sub-wavelength patterning of IR optics

D. Vandormael; S. Habraken; J. Loicq; C. Lenaerts; D. Mawet

doi:10.1117/12.692449

5 October 2006 Anti-reflective sub-wavelength patterning of IR optics

D. Vandormael, S. Habraken, J. Loicq, C. Lenaerts, D. Mawet

Proceedings Volume 6395, Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems: Technology and Applications III; 63950L (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.692449
Event: Optics/Photonics in Security and Defence, 2006, Stockholm, Sweden

Abstract

Thermal infrared (IR) lenses require efficient anti-reflection coating. Moth-eye (or egg-box) 2D subwavelength gratings have demonstrated their ability to reach a very high transmission for a wide wavelength and angular range. The use in thermal IR is simplified by the lower resolution for lithographic technology, compared to visible waveband. However, deeper structures must be engraved and lithography must be adapted to IR materials. In order to be cost-effective, the patterning must be produced by replication techniques, such as embossing. Our laboratory is now experimenting hot embossing of moth-eye patterns in chalcogenide substrates. In this paper, theoretical analysis, micro-lithographic technology and manufacturing processes are detailed.

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D. Vandormael, S. Habraken, J. Loicq, C. Lenaerts, and D. Mawet "Anti-reflective sub-wavelength patterning of IR optics", Proc. SPIE 6395, Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems: Technology and Applications III, 63950L (5 October 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.692449

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