Abstract
An overview of IRradiance Glass, Inc. and our development process for advanced chalcogenide glasses for infrared optics are presented. The physical and optical properties of chalcogenide glasses are reviewed, and some topics in infrared sensing are introduced to the reader. The impact of gradient refractive index (GRIN) materials on the functionality of optical elements is discussed, and the IRradiance Glass GRIN materials are described, explaining the technical challenges faced in moving this technology from the laboratory to the manufacturing floor. The chapter ends with a discussion of the technology transfer process, whereby intellectual property developed in a university setting is licensed to commercial entities for development. Future directions in both GRIN optics and technology transfer processes are discussed.
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