Advancement in Infrared Optics Through the Exploration of Solution Derived Arsenic Selenide (As2Se3) Thin Films

Author

Annabella Orsini, Ursinus CollegeFollow

Submission Date

7-23-2021

Document Type

Paper

Department

Physics & Astronomy

Faculty Mentor

Casey Schwarz

Comments

Presented during the 23rd Annual Summer Fellows Symposium, July 23, 2021 at Ursinus College.

Project Description

There are great opportunities for advancement in the realm of infrared (IR) optics through the use of chalcogenide glasses (ChGs). The development of IR optics using ChGs is important for applications in search and rescue operations, firefighting efforts, medical imaging, and satellites. Instead of creating bulky, expensive, single crystal IR glasses, ChGs can be deposited as thin films by solution derived (SD) spin or dip coating. Our research takes a multidisciplinary approach to investigate ChGs thin films using physics, chemistry, optics, and materials science.

Recommended Citation

Orsini, Annabella, "Advancement in Infrared Optics Through the Exploration of Solution Derived Arsenic Selenide (As2Se3) Thin Films" (2021). Physics and Astronomy Summer Fellows. 35.
https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/physics_astro_sum/35