Visualization of optical phenomena caused by multilayer films based on wave optics

摘要

This paper proposes a method for render- ing objects coated with multilayer thin films, takin into consideration multiple reflec- ton and refraction, interference, and absorp- tion of light inside the films. The proposed method is based on wave optics, and it can accurately visualize the optical effects of multilayer films consisting of not only di- electric materials, but also metallic and semi- conductive materials.