Optical and Mechanical Properties of Nano-Composite Optical Ceramics
Abstract
SUMMARY: MgO:Y2O3 based nanocomposite ceramics have been developed using traditional ceramic processing routes and demonstrated: - Sapphire equivalent mechanical durability - Yttria equivalent MWIR optical transparency * New nanocomposite material systems show potential for greater mechanical durability with inherently more durable crystallographic phases. * More energetic fabrication techniques are showing promise for refined microstructures and improved mechanical properties.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 10, 2009
- Accession Number
- ADA527006
Entities
People
- C. S. Nordahl
- Richard Gentilman
- Thomas Hartnett
- Todd Gattuso