K is the usual symbol for the extinction coefficient, or imaginary part of
the refractive index.  K is a measure of the absorbtion of light through the
material.

Roger Shile

----- Original Message -----
From: "Peng Yao" 
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Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2003 2:34 PM
Subject: [mems-talk] what's the meaning of k for photoresist


> Hi everyone,
> I am using Az series photoresist. There is one parameter named "k" in the
> technical parameters, which varys a lot from unbleached photoresist to
> bleached photoresist. I guess it could have some relationship with
> absorption of light. Does anyone know the definition of this parameter?
> Thanks a lot!
>
>
> Peng Yao
> DOEs lab
> Electrical Engineering Dept.
> Univeristy of delaware
> Newark D.E 19716
>
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