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Is the "anti-glare" coating applied to LCD monitors something that you can wipe off like on a camera lens?

This question is more in reference to care of LCD monitors. If you use cleaners on the glass screen that are too abrasive is it possible to remove the anti-glare coating, or is the anti-glare coating on the underside of the glass?
My question: Is the "anti-glare" coating applied to LCD monitors something that you can wipe off like on a camera lens?

Anti-Glare coating isn't really a coating at all. It's an extremely thin piece of plastic covering your viewing surface, one side smooth, and the other side a matte finish (microscopically bumpy) to diffuse the light that shines against it. There is no chemical coating on typical LCD monitors.

Many camera lenses have anti-reflective and anti-UV coatings which do, unfortunately wipe off if you're not careful, especially when using a solvent.

However, it is important to be careful while cleaning your LCD monitor with a damp, soft cotton cloth (never paper towels or toilet paper, as the thin outer layer of your monitor will scratch easily). Water is all you need. Never use solvents like glass cleaner because it is not safe for the plastic on your monitor.

ANTI SCALE COATING ATP-641 ANTI-SCALE COATING $15 Liquid anti-scale compound can be sprayed, flow coated, brushed or dipped onto parts to minimize the formation of oxide scale and drastically reduce pitting, decarb loss, cuts down on rework time, too. Has a hot working range of 1000° to 2300° Fahrenheit, crumbles on cooling, and parts rinse clean in hot water. SPECS: 1 pint (16 fl. oz./473ml). Set furnace between 1000° to 2300° F for best results.

Quikrete Anti-Skid Textured Coating $34.09 Gray anti-skid coating Add beauty and safety to stairs, ramps, and pool decks, with this durable, interior/exterior latex finish Holds up to heavy foot traffic while adding traction to avoid slips and falls This acrylic sealer is fortified with new heavy-duty resin technology to provide maximum adhesion and protection on concrete surfaces Do Not use on garage floor, parking areas, or wood decks Allow 60 days minimum for new concrete to cure before sealing Clean and etch new or bare concrete with Bond-Lok cleaner 1 gallon covers approximately 50 to 100 sq. ft. depending on surface texture Wait 24 hours for light use, 48 hours for normal traffic Available in gray and 2 tint bases Apply with a high-quality polyester brush or 1/4? or 3/8? nap roller Clean up with warm, soapy water Gallon size Gray Brand #: Valspar 002.0051050.007 UPC: 080047020308 Keywords: stair coating anti skid slip masonry concrete finish floor texture quikrete

Sure-Step Anti-Slip Coating $31.5 Tint anti-slip flr paint An extremely durable, skid-resistant finish for interior and exterior concrete or asphalt It may be applied to tennis courts, patios, walkways, steps, ramps, concrete pools decks, etc Do NOT use on garage floors or other surfaces that will be driven on This product is not for immersion service Sure-Step offers excellent abrasion resistance as well as exceptional color retention, even when exposed to bright sunlight This coating, when cured, is very resistant to ponding water Apply to fully cured (45-60 days) concrete or asphalt Surfaces include wood and metal Apply with roller, brush, or squeegee. covers approximately 80 to 120 sq. ft. per gallon Available in 3 formulas from Ins-X Refer to model No. SU-0001 for primer/sealer Tint base, gallon Brand #: Insl-X SU-0110 UPC: 090548177517 Keywords: tennis court coating asphalt paint floor anti slip concrete pool deck skid ramp walkway patio

Quikrete? Anti-Skid Textured Coating (Gallon) $29.95 QUIKRETE? products contain a special resin technology that works to maximize the bond between the floor coating and the concrete. This bond is 2-times stronger than the concrete itself, extending the life of your finish and giving you maximum durability.     Features: Durable, interior/exterior latex finish adds traction to surface Holds-up to heavy foot traffic Ideal for stairs, ramps and pool decks Offered in light gray

NOTRAX Razorback Anti-Fatigue Mats with Dyna-Shield Coating - Gray $20.4 NOTRAX Razorback Anti-Fatigue Mats with Dyna-Shield Coating offer long-wearing protection, tear-resistance, and high-tensile strength. Ideal for mostly dry worksites or areas where chemicals are present. Closed-cell PVC sponge with Dyna-Shield protective coating. Easy-to-clean surface features wide ribs that run from front to back. 1/2" thick. Includes safety beveled edges on all four sides. NOTE: Custom-cut mats are available. Call for information.

NOTRAX Razorback Anti-Fatigue Mats with Dyna-Shield Coating - Black $20.4 NOTRAX Razorback Anti-Fatigue Mats with Dyna-Shield Coating offer long-wearing protection, tear-resistance, and high-tensile strength. Ideal for mostly dry worksites or areas where chemicals are present. Closed-cell PVC sponge with Dyna-Shield protective coating. Easy-to-clean surface features wide ribs that run from front to back. 1/2" thick. Includes safety beveled edges on all four sides. NOTE: Custom-cut mats are available. Call for information.

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An Introduction to Optical Coatings

An Introduction to Optical Coatings

By: R.L. Fielding

Optical coatings are used to manipulate the reflectance and transmittance of an optical component. Typical optical coating examples include: Antireflection Coatings which reduce the amount of light reflected at a given wavelength or wavelength range; Narrow Band Filters which allow only a given window of wavelengths to transmit; and High Reflector Coatings, used in the production of mirrors. More specifically, custom optical lens coatings utilize broadband and v-coat anti-reflection coatings to optimize application results. Broadband custom optical lens coatings work over a large spectral range, typically, Ultraviolet, Visible, or Infrared, to reduce reflectance and increase transmittance, while V-coat custom optical lens coatings work best at a specific wavelength.

Coatings are designed for a specific incident angle of light and for a specific polarization of light such as S-polarized, P-polarized, or random polarization. If a coating is designed for light at a zero degree angle of incidence, but is used with light at a forty-five degree angle of incidence, the coating will not perform at the stated transmission/reflection specifications. Similarly, coatings are generally designed for randomly polarized light so using S- or P-polarized light with a coating designed for randomly polarized light will again fail to produce the stated specifications.

Coatings are created by depositing dielectric and metallic materials such as SiO2, TiO2, or Al, in thin layers that are typically equal in thickness to one-quarter the wavelength of the light used in the application. These thin films alternate between layers of high index of refraction, and low index of refraction, thereby inducing the interference effects needed. Most optics have some form of coating Optical companies are also able to design and apply custom coating solutions.

Below are definitions of common terms used in the optical coatings industry:

Crystal Thickness Control:

The oscillating frequency of a quartz crystal declines from 5 MHz as coating materials are deposited on the crystal. Consequently, the thickness of the coating on the crystal can be calculated by measuring the fall of the crystal's oscillation frequency. The crystal is positioned at the center of the coating chamber and the coating thickness on the crystal is used to calculate the coating thickness on the optics.

Dielectric:
Material exhibiting very high transmission (non-absorption) across many wavelengths - from the UV through Visible wavelengths and into the IR.

Optical Monitoring:
Direct measurement of an optic's reflectance, performed by reflecting light off the optic and measuring the intensity of the reflected light. A similar procedure can be applied to measuring transmittance. For certain applications, the Optical Monitoring technique yields greater precision than crystal thickness control.

Spatter:
Material unintentionally ejected in larger particulate form from the coating material chunk. These particles can become embedded in the substrate as surface defects.

Thin Film:
Any film that produces constructive or destructive interference effects when light is transmitted through or reflected from it.

There are a range of techniques used in the application of optical coatings. The three most common coating application techniques are:

IBS: Ion Beam Sputter. Sputter process in which energetic ions are produced by an ion gun.

PVD: Physical Vapor Deposition. A coating material is heated causing evaporation such that evaporate condenses on the optic, leaving a film. Coating material can be heated by a focused beam of electrons or by heat derived through electrical resistance.

Sputter: Energetic molecules of coating material are created by smashing accelerated ions into a target of coating material. The sputtered material then forms a durable, stable deposit on the optic. The accelerated ions are normally produced from a plasma of inert Argon.

For more educational materials on optical coatings, please visit the Edmund Optics Technical Library: http://www.edmundoptics.com/techsupport/library.cfm. The engineering staff at Edmund Optics has written and assembled a comprehensive archive of FAQ's, articles, application notes and real-world examples for use.

About Edmund Optics

For over 65 years Edmund Optics (EO) has been a leading producer of optics, imaging, and photonics technology. EO’s state of the art manufacturing capabilities combined with its global distribution network earned it the position of the world’s largest supplier of off-the-shelf optical components, including lens kits and near IR cameras for complex machine vision applications. To learn more, visit http://www.edmundoptics.com/.

About the Author

R.L. Fielding has been a freelance writer for 10 years, offering her expertise and skills to a variety of major organizations in the education, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing industries. She lives in New Jersey with her dog and two cats and enjoys rock climbing and ornamental gardening.

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