In Session 8 of the KLA Instruments Indentation University series, we discuss the measurement of flexibility and strength of optical coatings, and why these parameters are important for coating performance.
About this Webinar
Session 8 covers the importance of the mechanical strength and flexibility of optical coatings, using dynamic nanoindentation on an anti-reflective coating (AR coating or ARC) as an example. This webinar includes a demonstration of the coating measurement, including sample preparation and loading into the iMicro nanoindenter. The experimental setup for optical coating nanoindentation testing is covered, including the recipe settings and starting values, and a demonstration of the nanoindentation testing process is performed and narrated, with interpretation of the testing results. The concept of indentation strain rate is also introduced.
Note: for Session 8, it is recommended to view the following Indentation University webinar as background for the discussion:
Watch a short clip from the webinar below:
Attend this Indentation University webinar and you will:
- Understand the importance of the mechanical strength and flexibility of optical coatings
- Learn about anti-reflective coatings
- Learn about sample preparation and loading into the iMicro nanoindenter
- Learn about iMicro nanoindenter capabilities
- Understand the nanoindentation testing recipe settings and starting values, view an actual nanoindentation test, and understand how to interpret the results
- Learn about indentation strain rate
About the speaker
Jennifer Hay
Senior Applications Scientist, KLA Instruments
Jennifer Hay is a Senior Applications Scientist for KLA Instruments, specializing in nanoindentation. Prior to joining KLA, she held similar positions at Nanomechanics, Keysight, Agilent, and MTS Systems Corporation. Jennifer has worked in the field of nanoindentation since 1996, advancing standardization while also developing methodology for new applications including thin films, polymers, gels, and biomaterials. Mrs. Hay served as the chair for the MEMS/Nanomechanics technical division of the Society of Experimental Mechanics (SEM), and she has authored many journal articles on nanoindentation, including an invited feature series in the SEM journal Experimental Techniques.
Who Should Attend
If you are a student, researcher, lecturer or nanoindenter user interested in learning how to use dynamic nanoindentation to test optical coatings, then this webinar is for you.
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