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The Physics of Thin Film Optical Spectra

An Introduction

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  • Introduces the reader to the basics and leads to advanced applications
  • Describes highly specialized new topics, such as rugate filters and resonant grating waveguide structures
  • Covers both classical and semiclassical approaches
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Springer Series in Surface Sciences (SSSUR, volume 44)

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Table of contents (14 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxvi
  2. Introduction

    • Olaf Stenzel
    Pages 1-7
  3. Classical Description of the Interaction of Light with Matter

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 9-9
    2. The Linear Dielectric Susceptibility

      • Olaf Stenzel
      Pages 11-24
    3. Derivations from the Oscillator Model

      • Olaf Stenzel
      Pages 47-83
    4. The Kramers-Kronig Relations

      • Olaf Stenzel
      Pages 85-93
  4. Interface Reflection and Interference Phenomena in Thin Film Systems

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 95-95
    2. Planar Interfaces

      • Olaf Stenzel
      Pages 97-129
    3. Thick Slabs and Thin Films

      • Olaf Stenzel
      Pages 131-161
    4. Gradient Index Films and Multilayers

      • Olaf Stenzel
      Pages 163-180
    5. Special Geometries

      • Olaf Stenzel
      Pages 181-225
  5. Semiclassical Description of the Interaction of Light with Matter

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 227-227
    2. Einstein Coefficients

      • Olaf Stenzel
      Pages 229-254
    3. Solid State Optics

      • Olaf Stenzel
      Pages 271-300
  6. Basics of Nonlinear Optics

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 301-301
    2. Some Basic Effects of Nonlinear Optics

      • Olaf Stenzel
      Pages 303-327
    3. Concluding Remarks

      • Olaf Stenzel
      Pages 329-333
  7. Back Matter

    Pages 335-352

About this book

The book bridges the gap between fundamental physics courses (such as optics, electrodynamics, quantum mechanics and solid state physics) and highly specialized literature on the spectroscopy, design, and application of optical thin film coatings. Basic knowledge from the above-mentioned courses is therefore presumed. Starting from fundamental physics, the book enables the reader derive the theory of optical coatings and to apply it to practically important spectroscopic problems. Both classical and semiclassical approaches are included. Examples describe the full range of classical optical coatings in various spectral regions as well as highly specialized new topics such as rugate filters and resonant grating waveguide structures. The second edition has been updated and extended with respect to probing matter in different spectral regions, homogenous and inhomogeneous line broadening mechanisms and the Fresnel formula for the effect of planar interfaces.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Fraunhofer IOF, Jena, Germany

    Olaf Stenzel

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Softcover Book USD 199.99
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