Publications

The design and production of optical thin film filters is a complex and challenging matter. To help interested customers take a look behind the scene, DELTA Light & Optics provides free download of scientific articles and technical notes authored by DELTA staff.

Scientific Articles

Since more than 25 years DELTA staff contributes to the scientific advancement of design and production technology of optical thin film coatings. Below you find a selection of conference papers and journal articles.

Hansen, T. N. and H. Fabricius. A simple system for measuring small phase retardation of an optical thin film. Proc. SPIE, Vol. 7101, 71011H (2008). DOI:10.1117/12.797180

Fabricius, H. and T. N. Hansen. Optimizing the phase retardation caused by optical coatings. Proc. SPIE, Vol. 7101, 71011I (2008).
DOI:10.1117/12.797186

Fabricius, H. Synthesis and functioning of SMART coatings for application in compact instruments and sensors. DOPS-Nyt 1-2001, p. 28 - 38 (2001).

Fabricius, H. Improving the ion current density distribution from a gridless ion source by optimizing the orientation. SPIE Proceedings Vol. 3738, p. 85-96 (1999).
DOI:10.1117/12.360068

Fabricius, H. The gradient index filter: An overview. DOPS Nyt 4-1996, p. 14-23 (1996).

Fabricius, H. Ion assisted deposotion of oxide-materials. DOPS Nyt 4-1996, p. 33-39 (1996).

Fabricius, H. Developments in the design and production of error-sensitive smart coatings. SPIE proceedings Vol 2776, p. 58-69 (1996).
DOI:10.1117/12.246845

Fabricius, H. Closed loop optimization of quasi-inhomogeneous optical coatings. SPIE proceedings, Vol 2046, p. 156-166 (1993).
DOI:10.1117/12.163545

Fabricius, H. Gradient-index filters: conversion into a two-index solution by taking into account dispersion. Applied Optics Vol. 31, p. 5216-5220 (1992).

Fabricius, H. Gradient-index filters: designing filters with steep skirts, high reflection, and quintic matching layers. Applied Optics Vol. 31, p. 5191-5196 (1992).

Fabricius, H. Achromatic prism retarder for use in polarimetric sensors. Henrik Fabricius, Applied Optics Vol. 30 p. 426 (1991).

Fabricius, H., T. Skettrup and P. Bisgaard. Ultraviolet detectors in thin sputtered ZnO films. Applied Optics Vol. 25, p. 2764-2767 (1986).

Technical Notes

Below you can download technical information and a presentation about DELTA's most recent innovation Linear Variabe Filters.

• Presentation on Efficient and durable linear variable filters and dichroics
  See the movie that is embedded in the original Powerpoint presentation
• Ultra-Hard-Coated filters
• Nomenclature of standard filters
• Standard dimensions of filters
• Flatness of Ultra-Hard Coated Dichroic beamsplitters