Algorithm for preparation of multilayer systems with high critical angle of total reflection

I. Carron; V. Ignatovich

doi:10.1103/PhysRevA.67.043610

Algorithm for preparation of multilayer systems with high critical angle of total reflection

I. Carron and V. Ignatovich

Phys. Rev. A 67, 043610 – Published 22 April 2003

Abstract

A development of the theory of multilayer systems is presented. It shows precisely how to calculate thicknesses and number of layers to get reflectivity close to unity for a given arbitrary critical angle. Application of the proposed approach to real systems is demonstrated.