| Abstract: | Single-layer coatings on total internal reflection boundaries that produce any specific phase retardation are analyzed. One- and two-reflection phase-retarding systems are considered. Simple quadratic equations are obtained for an unknown layer phase thickness at a given angle of incidence and phase retardation. Equations for specific multilayer coatings that are equivalent to single-layer designs are also deduced. Diagrams of solution zones for refractive indices are given comparatively for one- and two-reflection systems. |
