Characterization of Optical Materials

Characterization in Optical Materials provides information for understanding the properties and performance of optical materials under the influence of the various characterization techniques. Surface and interfacial properties are key to the optical response of a material, and their control and modification during materials processing is necessary to achieve desired behavior. Characterization of Optical Materials focuses on how surface morphology, microstructure, and chemical bonding influence the optical response of a material, and it illuminates methods used to characterize thin films, multilayer structures, and modified surfaces.