Learn the key units for coating thickness: microns (µm) and mils. Understand their differences, conversions, and how to avoid costly measurement errors.
Explore anti-reflection, high-reflection, and filter coatings. Learn how thin-film interference works to manage light for lenses, mirrors, and scientific instruments.
Learn the 3-stage FTIR analysis process: background scan, sample prep, and data acquisition. Master ATR, KBr pellets, and salt plates for accurate molecular identification.
Discover the key advantages of IR spectrophotometry: fast functional group identification, non-destructive analysis, and versatile sample handling for labs.
Optical coatings are thin films applied to lenses and mirrors to manage light via interference, enabling anti-reflection, high-reflection mirrors, and precise filtering.
Learn essential FTIR precautions to protect sensitive optics, ensure accurate sample prep, and maintain data integrity. Avoid common pitfalls for reliable results.
Discover the practical thickness limit for observing thin film interference, why it's typically around 1 micrometer, and how your light source is the deciding factor.
Learn how XRF thickness measurement works using X-ray fluorescence to analyze coating thickness without contact. Ideal for quality control of metallic platings.
Explore the main IR spectroscopy techniques: Transmission, ATR, Specular & Diffuse Reflectance. Learn how to choose the best method for your sample type.
Discover how optical coatings manage light reflection, transmission, and wavelength selection to improve efficiency in lenses, lasers, and scientific instruments.
Explore alternatives to FTIR like Raman, NMR, XRD, and UV-Vis spectroscopy. Learn their strengths and how to choose the best technique for your specific analysis needs.
Discover electron beam coating, a PVD process for durable, thin films. Learn its advantages over CVD and how to choose the right method for your application.
Explore the analytical range of XRF measurement, from ppm to 100%, and learn how element type, sample matrix, and instrument choice affect detection limits.
Learn 3 core strategies to prevent corrosion: material selection, protective coatings, and environmental control. Enhance durability and reduce maintenance costs.
Learn systematic methods for detecting vacuum leaks, from pressure rise tests to helium mass spectrometry, ensuring your system's integrity and efficiency.
Learn the key differences between thermal spray and sputter deposition: one for thick, protective coatings, the other for ultra-thin, high-purity films.
Learn what sputter damage is, how it occurs during PVD, and strategies to prevent it when coating sensitive optoelectronic devices and organic materials.
Explore the superior quality of sputter films: high density, excellent adhesion, precise composition control, and smooth surfaces for optical, electronic, and protective coatings.
Discover how e-beam evaporators generate intense localized heat up to 3000°C to vaporize high-melting-point materials like ceramics and refractory metals.
Learn how vacuum deposition techniques like PVD and CVD create anti-reflection, high-reflection, and optical filter coatings for precise light manipulation.