FIRST SURFACE MIRROR WITH DLC COATING

摘要

A first surface mirror includes a reflective layer (e.g., Al or Ag), at leas t one dielectric layer and at least one protective layer of or including high density diamond-like carbon (DLC). The high density DLC enables the protecti ve layer to be applied at a relatively small thickness which enables undesirabl e color often associated with DLC to be prevented or minimized, while at the same time good protective characteristics (e.g., scratch resistance) can be realized.