Method of forming reflecting dielectric mirrors

Details Method of forming reflecting dielectric mirrors Method of forming reflecting dielectric mirrors

2007-12-25

2007-12-25

Cole, Elizabeth M. (Department: 1771)

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ABSTRACT:
A mirror structure includes a plurality of features of a defined size. The features include alternating spatial units of a chalcogenide glass and a thermoplastic polymer, and are specifically arranged in an ordered form so that the structure is highly reflective. Thermally-assisted methods are introduced for forming such structures.

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