梯度光学功能玻璃研究进展

Progress of Research on Gradient Index Optical Functional Glass

梯度折射率(GR IN)玻璃是指具有梯度折射率分布的光学功能玻璃,其在光学及光电学领域中具有广阔的应用前景。介绍了GR IN玻璃的形成原理及分类,综述了GR IN玻璃的制备技术及发展现状,讨论了它们各自存在的问题,提出了今后GR IN玻璃的研究方向。

The optical functional glass with gradient refractive index distributed at large scales can be defined as gradient refractive index （GRIN） glass. GRIN glass has vast prospect in application to optics and photoelectrcity fields. The forming principles and classification of GRIN glass are reviewed. The fabrication techniques and the present research status of GRIN glass are summarized. The problems related to their fabrication and applications are also discussed. In addition, the developing tendencies of those preparation methods in the future are also introduced.