Method of making polymer thin films for optical uses

Details Method of making polymer thin films for optical uses Method of making polymer thin films for optical uses

1991-09-24

1993-06-08

Pianalto, Bernard

Coating processes

Direct application of electrical, magnetic, wave, or...

Polymerization of coating utilizing direct application of...

427162, 427294, B05D 306

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052177491

ABSTRACT:
A method is disclosed for the deposition of plasma films in which the optical index of refraction of the deposited film can be varied continuously or discontinuously as the material is deposited. The change in refractive index is accomplished by changing the input power applied to the plasma chamber. The method can be used to create optical wave guides from material of a single input monomer vapor.

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