Metricon Corporation is a company dedicated to the R&D and manufacturing of optical measurement instruments. Since introducing its first prism coupler system in 1980, Metricon has sold over 1,000 systems to leading universities, research laboratories, and industrial companies in more than 40 countries worldwide.
Core Product:
The flagship product is the Model 2010/M Prism Coupler System. This system utilizes prism coupling technology to deliver unparalleled accuracy and resolution in measuring refractive index and film thickness, while requiring minimal sample preparation compared to instruments based on interferometry, ellipsometry, or Abbe refractometry.
Key Features and Measurement Capabilities:
The Model 2010/M system easily and accurately measures:
Refractive index and birefringence of bulk materials (e.g., glass, rigid/flexible polymers, silicones/epoxies).
Refractive index and thickness of thin films and coatings.
Loss of optical waveguides.
Advanced features: dispersion (refractive index vs. wavelength), temperature dependence of refractive index (dn/dT), refractive index gradients, surface plasmon resonance (SPR), and more.
Technical Advantages:
High Precision and Resolution: Refractive index accuracy of ±0.0002 to ±0.0005, with resolution of ±0.0001 to ±0.0003.
Wide Measurement Range: Refractive index range of 1.0 – 3.35, supporting wavelengths from 405 nm to 1550 nm.
Ease of Operation: No complex modeling or prior knowledge of the sample required; minimal sample preparation; no coupling fluid needed; easy handling of flexible samples and liquids.
Application Fields:
Metricon's instruments are widely used across multiple high‑end markets, including:
Displays and storage devices
Polymers and coatings
Packaging materials (silicones, gels, epoxies)
Optical waveguides and semiconductor processing
Liquid crystal displays (LCDs)
Energy sectors (solar cells, LEDs)
Glass and polymer optics
Ophthalmics (contact lenses and ophthalmic lenses)
Nanomaterials and biosensors
Metricon website:www.metricon.com
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