https://doi.org/10.26089/NumMet.v27r214

A new computational method for monochromatic monitoring of optical coatings production

Authors

  • Alexander V. Tikhonravov
  • Svetlana A. Sharapova
  • Sergey K. Kirpichenko

Keywords:

optical coatings
monitoring algorithms
monochromatic monitoring

Abstract

A new method for generating spreadsheets for monochromatic monitoring in the production of optical coatings is presented. The method enables selecting of optimal monitoring strategies for complex optical coatings with a large number of coating layers and an unlimited number of different wavelengths used to monitor their thickness. The proposed approach is oriented to the use of recently developed monochromatic monitoring algorithms. Examples demonstrate its high computational efficiency.


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Published

2026-05-04

Issue

Vol. 27 (2026): Issue 2.

Section

Methods and algorithms of computational mathematics and their applications

Authors

Alexander V. Tikhonravov

Lomonosov Moscow State University, Research Computing Center

• Professor, Head of Laboratory

 

Svetlana A. Sharapova

Lomonosov Moscow State University, Research Computing Center

• Researcher

Sergey K. Kirpichenko

OptiLayer LLC

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