Infrared Laser Window Coating by Plasma Polymerization

Abstract

This is the final report on the DARPA contract No. 19628-75-C-0097 on Infrared Laser Window Coating by Plasma Polymerization was to prepare protective and anti-reflection coatings for infrared laser windows by depositing a thin film from the hydrocarbon plasma. The introduction section outlines state-of- the-art knowledge of plasma polymerization and the rationale of this approach. Next the details of plasma polymerization of several simple saturated hydrocarbons were investigated. Here the radiofrequency glow discharge method was used as the method of generating plasma. We then investigate the effect of changing the frequency of the plasma on one of the most promising monomers, i.e. , ethane. Finally, the preferred method of preparing laser window coating, namely the plasma polymerization of ethane using pulsed radiofrequency plasma.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA075008

Entities

People

  • Meikun Shen

Organizations

  • University of California, Berkeley

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alkenes
  • Antireflection Coatings
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemical Reaction Properties
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Electric Discharges
  • Electron Density
  • Electron Energy
  • Electrons
  • Glow Discharges
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Measurement
  • Radio Frequency
  • Radio Frequency Generators
  • Space Charge

Readers

  • Nanocomposite Materials Science
  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Directed Energy - Lasers