Generation of Copper Films on Low-Expansion Substrates for use as Laser Mirrors.
Abstract
This report deals with the feasibility of producing superior mirrors for IR laser devices by utilizing copper-coated low-expansion glass-ceramic materials. These materials are produced by a unique self-generating process. Glass-ceramics developed and evaluated in this study have exhibited highly encouraging mirror characteristics such as good film-to-substrate adhesion, high specular reflectance at ten and six-tenths micrometers and high laser damage threshold at ten and six-tenths micrometers. A total of fifty-one samples was prepared and evaluated for the critical substrate and copper film properties. A total of five copper-coated samples was prepared for submittal to AFML for further evaluations. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1978
- Accession Number
- ADA067548
Entities
People
- G. Dube
- P. P. Pirooz