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# Optical Coatings

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#### TECHNICAL PAPERS

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![Thin film Coating Metrology](https://www.optimaxsi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Optic---Coatings---Technical-Paper3.jpg?width=300&name=Optic---Coatings---Technical-Paper3.jpg)

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Advancements in Thin-film Coating MetrologyTightening specifications and increasing demands for high-performance optical coatings continue to drive advancements in many areas of the optical...Read More 

](https://go.optimaxsi.com/advancements-in-thin-film-coating-metrology)[

![Rapid Prototyping - Photon Mirror ](https://www.optimaxsi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Photon-Mirror-Technical-Paper.jpg?width=300&name=Photon-Mirror-Technical-Paper.jpg)

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Rapid Prototyping of Ultrafast MirrorsRapid prototyping capabilities in designing and producing optical coatings to support the ultrafast market.Read More 

](https://go.optimaxsi.com/rapid-prototyping-ultrafast-mirrors-lasers)[

![Ion Beam Sputtering (IBS) System](https://www.optimaxsi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Coating---Looking-into-Machine---Technical-Papers.jpg?width=300&name=Coating---Looking-into-Machine---Technical-Papers.jpg)

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Production of high laser induced damage thresholdsCompleting our suite of deposition equipment, we are developing a new Ion Beam Sputtering (IBS) System with different substrate configurations.Read More 

](https://go.optimaxsi.com/production-of-high-laser-induced-damage-threshold-mirror-coating)[

![OTR Coatings for Extreme Environment](https://www.optimaxsi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Coating_OTR_Technical-Papers.jpg?width=300&name=Coating_OTR_Technical-Papers.jpg)

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Antireflection Coatings for Space ApplicationsSpace can be a harsh environment for optical coatings. Optimax has successfully provided antireflection (AR) coatings for a wide range of space...Read More 

](https://go.optimaxsi.com/antireflection-coatings-for-space-application)[

![Optical Coating Cleanroom](https://www.optimaxsi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Coating-Cleanroom-Technical-Paper.jpg?width=300&name=Coating-Cleanroom-Technical-Paper.jpg)

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Designing and Selecting an Optical Cleaning ProcessEvery optical application requires a "clean" optical surface. However, what defines "clean" is subjective and is based on the needs of the application.  Read More 

](https://go.optimaxsi.com/designing-and-selecting-an-optical-cleaning)[

![optical coatings for directed energy](https://www.optimaxsi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Optic---Coating---Technical-Paper.jpg?width=300&name=Optic---Coating---Technical-Paper.jpg)

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Defect-testing optical coatings for directed energy applicationsThe use of high-power continuous wave (CW) lasers in the emerging directed energy (DE) market has put greater emphasis on the quality of optical coatings.Read More 

](https://go.optimaxsi.com/defect-testing-optical-coatings-for-directed-energy)[

![OTR Coatings for Extreme Environments](https://www.optimaxsi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Coating_OTR_Technical-Papers2.jpg?width=300&name=Coating_OTR_Technical-Papers2.jpg)

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Optimax ‐OTR Coatings for Extreme Environmental ResistanceOptimax has developed a novel optical coating (OTR‐AR). OTR coatings have been demonstrated to provide excellent resistance to latent scratching, staining...Read More 

](https://go.optimaxsi.com/otr-coatings)[

![Specifying Optical Coatings](https://www.optimaxsi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Specifying-Optical-Coatings-Technical-Paper.webp?width=300&name=Specifying-Optical-Coatings-Technical-Paper.webp)

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Measurement considerations when specifying optical coatingsDesign, specification, and procurement of optical coatings all benefit when the designer has a good understanding of measurement techniques and...Read More 

](https://go.optimaxsi.com/measurement-considerations)

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