Comparison of various optical characterization techniques for the surface analysis of optical-grade germanium infrared materials

Heidi Ottevaere; Anna Szpak; Igor Romandic; Jan Van Nylen; Hans Vercammen; Dirk Vyncke; Malgorzata Kujawinska; Hugo Thienpont

doi:10.1117/12.663598

28 April 2006 Comparison of various optical characterization techniques for the surface analysis of optical-grade germanium infrared materials

Heidi Ottevaere, Anna Szpak, Igor Romandic, Jan Van Nylen, Hans Vercammen, Dirk Vyncke, Malgorzata Kujawinska, Hugo Thienpont

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Proceedings Volume 6188, Optical Micro- and Nanometrology in Microsystems Technology; 61881D (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.663598
Event: SPIE Photonics Europe, 2006, Strasbourg, France

Abstract

Optimization of the optical quality of optical-grade germanium components requires an in-depth investigation of the different contributions to the optical loss in germanium. In this paper we therefore focus on this optical characterization. We give an overview of possible characterization techniques to determine surface roughness, surface/bulk absorption and refractive index inhomogeneities and we highlight the obtained optical characteristics. To conclude we select the most appropriate non-destructive characterization tool for each optical parameter.

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Heidi Ottevaere, Anna Szpak, Igor Romandic, Jan Van Nylen, Hans Vercammen, Dirk Vyncke, Malgorzata Kujawinska, and Hugo Thienpont "Comparison of various optical characterization techniques for the surface analysis of optical-grade germanium infrared materials", Proc. SPIE 6188, Optical Micro- and Nanometrology in Microsystems Technology, 61881D (28 April 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.663598

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