TelAztec's Anti-Reflection (AR) nano-texture eliminates the need for traditional dielectric thin-film coatings with sub-wavelength scale surface textures etched directly into the bulk optic. The contamination resistant, broad-band AR nano-textures provide extreme low reflection loss, no added absorption, no surface heating, and no thermal lensing resulting in 4-8X increased pulsed and CW laser damage threshold levels for long lifetime laser optics including lenses, windows, and fiber facets. Current AR thin film coatings often do not meet specs for bandwidth, durability, and hydrophobicity and cannot be reliably deposited. Previous tests have proven the broadband capabilities and damage threshold of our nano textured optics and we are continuing tests to explore the hydrophobic and durability benefits in a maritime environment. We are hoping to address the shortcomings of thin film coatings while also further exploring where else this added hydrophobic benefit can be utilized by other programs or companies.
