Optimized broad band and quasi-omnidirectional anti-reflection properties with moth-eye structures by low cost replica molding

Abstract Averaged over wavelength range from 500 to 1600 nm at normal incidence, the reflection losses of silicon wafer as master mold are reduced from original 35% to only 0.2% after integrating surface moth-eye structures, and glass slide suppresses the reflection from 7.5% to near 0.4% after incorporating polymer-based moth eyes on double side by replica molding that enables transferring moth eyes from master mold of silicon onto any substrate. An outstanding anti-reflective property out to large incident angles is realized with the average reflection below 0.5% until 50°, below 2.5% at 60° and below 7.5% at 70°, which holds promise for solar cell application.