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Nonoxide chalcogenide glasses as infrared optical materials.
1Texas Instruments, Inc., Dallas, Texas, USA.
Applied Optics
|January 9, 2010
Summary
Chalcogenide glasses, synthesized from group VI A, IV A, and V A elements, show promise as novel infrared optical materials. Their properties are evaluated and compared to existing materials, with fabrication challenges noted.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Optics
- Solid State Chemistry
Background:
- Glassy systems utilizing group VI A elements (S, Se, Te) are explored for advanced optical applications.
- Chalcogenide glasses offer unique properties for infrared (IR) optical materials.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and evaluate chalcogenide glass compositions for IR optical applications.
- To compare the properties of these glasses with existing IR optical materials.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of qualitative evaluations of various glass systems.
- Preparation of specific chalcogenide glass compositions for quantitative property assessment.
- Discussion of fabrication methods and associated challenges.
Main Results:
- Compilation of qualitative evaluation results for numerous chalcogenide glass systems.
- Quantitative data on optical and physical properties for selected compositions.
- Comparison of chalcogenide glass parameters against other IR optical materials.
Conclusions:
- Chalcogenide glasses present viable alternatives for IR optical applications.
- Fabrication methods require further optimization for large-scale production.
- Further research is needed to fully characterize and exploit these materials.
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