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Researchers made nanoporous SiO2 coatings for ultraviolet laser optics, achieving uniform large area films and higher damage ...

Researchers in Germany have developed an optical coating system that combines antifogging and antireflective properties. The new technology could help boost the performance of lidar systems and ...

Scientists in China developed a method for preparing porous SiO2 materials by combining electron beam co-evaporation with selective chemical etching. Based on this method, all-silica ultraviolet laser ...

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Researchers combine a polymer coating with silicon dioxide nanostructures to create a coating to prevent fogging and unwanted reflections. The technique solves a common problem for sensors such as ...