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Optical transmission through multilayered structures.

S H Wemple, J A Seman

|February 4, 2010

Summary

This study introduces a straightforward method for calculating optical transmission in layered materials, accounting for internal reflections but ignoring interference. The findings provide simplified solutions for specific layer configurations.

Area of Science:

Optics and Photonics
Materials Science

Background:

Calculating optical transmission in layered structures is crucial for material characterization.
Previous methods may be complex or neglect important reflection phenomena.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a simplified procedure for computing optical transmission.
To account for all multiple internal reflections in planar layered structures.
To provide closed-form solutions for specific layer configurations.

Main Methods:

A novel computational procedure is presented.
The method neglects interference effects.
Multiple internal reflections are fully considered.

Main Results:

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Closed-form solutions were derived for optical transmission.

Solutions are provided for a single absorbing layer on a nonabsorbing substrate.

Solutions are also given for two identical absorbing layers flanking a nonabsorbing substrate.

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The presented procedure offers a simplified approach to optical transmission calculations.
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