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Company History

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  • Until the early 1980s, mathematical algorithms, not derived from first principles, such as the Cauchy equations, were used to determine the refractive index (n) and the extinction coefficient (k) as a function of wavelength, and were thought to be adequate representations for all films.
  • Such equations were valid only for a very limited range of wavelengths, and became difficult to apply as technology advanced.
  • Dr. Rahim Forouhi, President and co-founder of n&k, starting from first principles, deduced physically valid equations for the calculations of n and k.
  • The equations are referred to, in current scientific literature, as Forouhi-Bloomer Equations, as n&k co-founder Dr. Iris Bloomer was simultaneously working with Dr. Forouhi to develop the
    physical significance of the equations.
  • The Forouhi-Bloomer model is a physically valid universal set of equations for n and k as functions of wavelengths.
  • The Forouhi-Bloomer Equations require far fewer parameters than any other model to fit experimental data over any wavelength, from the Extreme Ultra-Violet (EUV) to Infra-Red regime.
  • These equations are applicable to all thin film materials and substrates, even inhomogeneous films.
  • It was obvious to Dr. Forouhi and Dr. Bloomer that even with their discovery of universal equations for n and k, unless the measured raw data had excellent signal-to-noise ratio, poor
    results would be obtained. They solved the problem by introducing their patented all-reflective optics. With all-reflective optics, there are no light absorbing components such as refractive lenses and beam splitters. Most of the collected light reaches the detector to produce the strongest signal-to-noise ratio available in the industry today.
  • With the Forouhi-Bloomer Equations for n and k combined with innovative all-reflective optics, it became possible for the first time in history, to accurately analyze measured reflectance of thin films, data collected over the entire DUV-Vis-NIR regime, with one single set of equations, and simultaneously determine film thickness and n and k spectra, from 190nm to 1000 nm.
  • Recognizing the potential market opportunity that their discovery created, Forouhi and Bloomer founded n&k Technology in 1992.Company History
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