Thin Film Coatings for Optical Systems

2.0 credits

This 2-credit course will be run parallel to OPT 544 – Advanced Lens Design. Students will specify, design, and determine feasibility for all of the thin film optical coatings necessary for the project chosen by students in OPT 544. Students will interview various coating manufacturers to ascertain coating processes that are compatible with the OPT 544 project and what nuances have to occur for the design plan to be successful. Prerequisites: OPT 446, OPT 447, and working knowledge of OptiLayer. Permission from Instructor Required.