Optical characteristics of the Teflon AF fluoro-plastic materials

Jay H. Lowry; Joseph S. Mendlowitz; N. S. Subramanian

doi:10.1117/12.47534

1 January 1991 Optical characteristics of the Teflon AF fluoro-plastic materials

Jay H. Lowry, Joseph S. Mendlowitz, N. S. Subramanian

Proceedings Volume 1330, Optical Surfaces Resistant to Severe Environments; (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.47534
Event: 34th Annual International Technical Symposium on Optical and Optoelectronic Applied Science and Engineering, 1990, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

Chemical, optical and mechanical characteristics of two new fluoro-plastic materials, Teflon AF 1600 and Teflon AF 2400, are discussed, and several potential application possibilities are suggested. These materials have the unique properties of being optically transparent in the visible and near IR. They have very low indices of refraction and exhibit a relatively low dispersion. It is concluded that the Teflon AF family of fluoroplastics will offer significant uses in both bulk and thin film applications.

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Jay H. Lowry, Joseph S. Mendlowitz, and N. S. Subramanian "Optical characteristics of the Teflon AF fluoro-plastic materials", Proc. SPIE 1330, Optical Surfaces Resistant to Severe Environments, (1 January 1991); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.47534

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