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Phase properties of multilayers.

A V Tikhonravov, P W Baumeister, K V Popov

    Applied Optics
    |July 1, 1997
    PubMed
    Summary

    The phase shift in nonabsorbing multilayer coatings decreases with wave number, linked to optical thickness. Reflection phase shifts can monotonically increase or oscillate, derivable from Kramers-Kronig relations using reflectance data.

    Area of Science:

    • Optics
    • Materials Science
    • Physical Chemistry

    Background:

    • Multilayer coatings are crucial in optical systems.
    • Understanding phase shifts is essential for predicting optical performance.
    • Nonabsorbing materials simplify optical behavior analysis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the phase shift behavior upon transmission and reflection in nonabsorbing multilayer coatings.
    • To establish relationships between phase shift, wave number, optical thickness, and reflectance.
    • To explore the connection between phase shifts and Kramers-Kronig-type relationships.

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    • Theoretical analysis of phase shift upon transmission.
    • Examination of two limiting cases for phase shift upon reflection (monotonic increase and oscillation).

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  • Derivation of reflection phase shift from Kramers-Kronig relations, utilizing radiant reflectance and Blaschke factors.

    • Main Results:

    • Phase shift upon transmission is a monotonically decreasing function of wave number.
    • The average slope of the transmission phase shift is proportional to the coating's optical thickness.
    • Reflection phase shifts exhibit distinct behaviors: monotonic increase or oscillation with wavelength.
    • Reflection phase shifts are derivable from Kramers-Kronig relations under specific conditions.

    Conclusions:

    • The optical thickness of a nonabsorbing multilayer coating dictates the transmission phase shift's dependence on wave number.
    • Reflection phase shifts are fundamentally linked to material properties (reflectance) and can be analyzed using Kramers-Kronig-type relationships.
    • The refractive-index profile influences characteristic features related to Blaschke factors and reflectance.