A Collaborative US/UK Research Program in Advanced Silica Macromolecular Micro-Optics
Abstract
The major challenge facing sol-gel processing of advanced optical materials, and in fact the entire field of chemically derived ceramics, is to relate processing variables to final properties. Fundamental studies of sol-gel processing science pursued at GELTECH during the last few years have led to two major accomplishments: (1) Development of a generic sol-gel process for producing fully dense silica monoliths (Type V Silica) (2) Development of a generic sol-gel process for producing porous silica monoliths (Type VI Silica). These two materials present many unique properties and offer enormous potential for the development of new optical components and advanced optic systems with unique capabilities. In order to take full advantage of the unique capabilities of the GELSIL process, considerable efforts have been devoted to develop international collaboration in the field of advanced optical systems. This effort lead to the establishment of several research programs in some of the world leader laboratories in the field of advanced optics. These research programs and a summary of results to date are given below. (jes)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 30, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADA222336
Entities
People
- Jean-luc R. Nogues