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Optimizing High-Transmission Conductive Windows with Antireflection Coating for Oblique Angle Light Incidence

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This study focuses on the fabrication and characterization of a transparent conductive window with high transmission properties. The window is created by depositing optimized antireflection layers on quartz glass to emphasize the spectral range of 450–800 nm at an incidence angle of 35°. The deposition process involves an antireflection layer to minimize reflection and achieve a transmission level above 91% within the specified spectral range. The thin film demonstrates the excellent optical properties of the fabricated transparent conductive window, making it suitable for a wide range of applications requiring high transmission and resistance to laser-induced damage. This research provides insights into the fabrication and performance of transparent conductive windows, laying the groundwork for potential applications in optics and industrial settings.

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    Nicoleta Nedelcu, Dylan Webb, Nathan Ackroyd, Eric Scott & Francine Cerbino de Santana

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Nedelcu, N., Webb, D., Ackroyd, N. et al. Optimizing High-Transmission Conductive Windows with Antireflection Coating for Oblique Angle Light Incidence. J. Electron. Mater. (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11664-024-11133-6

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