Facilities
Metrology Equipment
- Prism Coupler
- Manufacturer:
Headway Research, Inc. - Contact Prof. Doug Hall for operating instructions.
Description
The Prism Coupler is used to measure the thickness and the refractive index of dielectric materials. It can also measure the scattering loss in optical wavequides. These measurements are done at 4 different wavelengths.
Allowed Materials
Semiconductor-based materials and dielectric films.
Prohibited Materials
Organics and liquids of any kind.
Cleaning procedure
Samples to be used in the metrology equipment should be free of greases, oils, fingerprints, and particles. If necessary, samples should be cleaned in solvents, followed by DI rinse and N2 blow dry. Particular attention should be paid to the back side of the sample.
Contact Information:
For additional information, please contact the NDNF Staff at pfay@nd.edu.
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