Characterization of Optical Materials

Part 1 Influence of surface morphology and microstructure on the optical response: characterization of surface roughness; characterization of the near-surface region using polarization-sensitive optical techniques; role of stoichiometry and crystalline phase on the optical resonse; diamond as an optical material. Part 2 Stability and modification of film and surface optical properties: multilayer optical coatings; interfacial stress and optical properties of films; suface modification of optical materials; laser-induced damage to optical materials.