Variable interference reflectors with independently settable wavelength and reflectance

Appl Opt. 1968 Oct 1;7(10):1981-5. doi: 10.1364/AO.7.001981.

Abstract

This paper describes the principles and design of interference reflectors whose reflectance at any desired wavelength can be adjusted continuously over a wide range of reflectances and wavelengths by two independent calibrated adjustments. Some calculated and experimental results are given for reflectors with a reflectance range of 0-90% suitable for interference microscopy, 80-100% for laser research, and 0-2% for low loss attenuators.