UV-visible-NIR microspectroscopic analysis of thin films on semiconductor wafers is one of the most common applications of the technique. In the UV-visible-NIR range, the interference spectra can be ...

Using thin films of dielectric materials in optical coatings have long been common practice in the glass and optics industries. For example, Bragg mirrors in laser cavities are formed using ...

Recent advances in light management by various types of nanostructure 1 have gained much attention in optoelectronic and photonic applications. A good example is advanced light trapping by ...

Measuring the band gap of materials is vital in the nanomaterial, semiconductor, and solar industries. This article illustrates how the band gap of a material can be established from its UV absorption ...

Investigating silicon surfaces, this article highlights the role of water layers in hybrid bonding and the effectiveness of ...