Solar Optics

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This laboratory is part of the
Mechanics and Energy Department
It began operations in 1990.
The laboratory is run by
Dr. Rafael Almanza Salgado
Located next to the
Building 10, Hangar
located in the Botanical Garden Exterior
II UNAM. Ciudad Universitaria

SCOPE

• Development of thin films.

ACTIVITIES

• Development of thin films, solar surface mirrors and sunscreens.

MAJOR WORKS AND RECENT PROYECTS

• Photocatalysts are currently being developed.

EQUIPMENT

• 1.5 m³ evaporator.
• Magnetrons.
• CD and radio sources.
• Spectrophotometer.
• Reflectometer.