| abstract |
Optical bodies, for example optical films, are formed with inorganic fibers embedded within a polymer matrix. In some embodiments, the refractive indices of the inorganic fibers and the polymer matrix are matched. There need be no bonding agent between the fibers and the polymer matrix. The inorganic fibers may be glass fibers, ceramic fibers, or glass-ceramic fibers. A structure may be provided on the surface of the optical body, for example to provide optical power to light passing through the optical body. The body may be formed using a continuous process, with a continuous layer of the inorganic fibers being embedded within the matrix which is then solidified. |