ABSTRACT
The objective of this entry is to present a useful guide, based on experience, for the design, deposition, and utilization of antireflection coatings by 1) describing the design tools available; 2) providing an understanding of how AR coatings are used and insights into the design and use of materials; and 3) providing guidelines for deposition of AR coatings. The theory of optical design is quite complex and tedious, and has been presented in books, technical literature, and articles. Although it is useful for those with extensive expertise in coating design, this theory will be used very little here.
