Precision Optical Coatings for Modern Applications
Notch Optics has been providing high-precision optical coatings for over 23 years. Throughout this time, vacuum deposition technology has advanced significantly, and Notch Optics has consistently remained at the forefront of this evolving field.
Through SBIR grants, direct research and development contracts with the U.S. government, and targeted research efforts for companies, both large and small, Notch Optics has developed numerous original thin film designs and processes.
Today, our coating designs are applied using some of the most innovative and advanced deposition methods available.
Notch Optics offers a unique combination of technical expertise, personalized service, and competitive pricing. We are committed to being the premier thin film coating resource for customers both in the U.S. and worldwide.
Contact a sales engineer today to discuss your specific requirements and incorporate advanced thin film technology and progressive production methods into your next application.
Precision Coating Solutions
Notch Optics offers precision thin film coating solutions for fabricated glass, wafers, filter glass, and other materials, either provided by us or supplied by our customers.
Our design engineers work closely with customers to understand their applications and business needs, ensuring our solutions meet optical performance requirements while considering "fitness for use" and economies of scale. We provide coated solutions from 200 nm in the UV to 20 microns in the far infrared.
Optical thin films have been extensively utilized, primarily as antireflection coatings for camera lenses and cold mirrors for lighting.
Additionally, advancements in various lasers, including semiconductor and gas lasers, have spurred the creation of critical optical thin films such as laser mirrors and beam splitters.
Advances in Optical Thin Films
With the advancement of deposition systems and the application of ion processing and sputtering technologies, optical thin films with high-precision optical properties and high durability have been produced.
By the late 1990s, optical filters with over 100 thin-film layers were being manufactured and became crucial components for optical communications.
Today, they are integral to advanced optical systems, including LiDAR for smartphones and automobiles and optical pulse measurement in wearable devices.
Optical thin films remain a fundamental technological element in the development of optoelectronics.