by Hans Bach, Dieter Krause
Publisher: Springer Verlag, October 1997
Binding: Hardcover
Thin Films on Glass describes the development of active and
passive thin films on glass at Schott. Design strategies, the use of
conventional and newly developed production technologies, and the application of characterization
methods for the structure of thin films and their properties are reported. The book is written by
Schott experts and illustrates how the best film materials and deposition and processing
parameters may be selected. The topics covered include flip-flop layers, wave-guiding films, Rugate
filters and gradient devices, optical transducers, coatings, and mirrors. This book is one of a series reporting on international research and
development activities conducted by the Schott Group companies. With the series Schott aims to
provide an overview of its activites for scientists, engineers, and managers from all branches of
industry worldwide where glass and glass ceramics are of interest. Each volume begins with a
chapter providing a general idea of the current problems, results, and trends relating to the subject
treated. This volume describes the development of active and passive thin films on glass at Schott.
Design strategies, the use of conventional and newly developed production technologies of thin
films on glass, and the application of characterization methods for the structure of thin films and
their properties are reported. Several examples illustrate how the the best suited film materials and
deposition and processing parameters. may be selected. Particular chapters treat the topics of
flip-flop layers (coatings consisting of very thin high- and low-index layers), wave-guiding films,
Rugate filters and gradient devices, optical transducers, laser coatings, cold light mirrors, sol-gel
solutions for thin film production with dip coating processes, the coating of window panes with
solar reflection coatings, and rear-view mirrors for cars. The book is conceived as a monograph.
The individual chapters, however, are written by leading Schott experts on the corresponding
subjects. In all the chapters, tables and examples are chosen to introduce the reader to thin film
science and technology. Numerous references are given to more detailed literature.