Abstract: A method of applying a polymer coating uses a nebulized aerosol of solubilized polymer solution having high-viscosity droplets and low-viscosity droplets to form a textured antireflective surface. Air or other gas is used to direct the nebulized aerosol toward the surface of an object. In some embodiments, heated or dried air, such as from an air curtain, is used to promote the formation of high-viscosity droplets. In a particular embodiment, multiple ultrasonic nebulizers are used in combination with synchronized air jets to apply a uniform polymer coating onto a glass panel used in a large-format display system. Dye is optionally added to the solubilized polymer solution to provide a notch filter at 585 nm and/or infrared filter.

Abstract: An transmissive panel includes a polymer coating with a textured antireflective surface. Texturing of the surface is achieved in a variety of fashions. In some embodiments the polymer coating is embossed after application to the panel. In other embodiments, the polymer coating is solvent-based and develops a textured surface as a result differential shrinkage. In yet other embodiments, an aerosol of solvent-based polymer precursor is applied to the surface as a combination of high-viscosity droplets and low-viscosity droplets, portions of high-viscosity droplets extending above a film of polymer formed from low-viscosity droplets to provide a textured antireflective surface.