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Refractive index definitions: Wikipedia; Encyclopedia of laser physics
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Wavelength: µm   (0.21~3.71)

Refractive index of FUSED SILICA at 0.5876 µm:

n = 1.45846

Dispersion curve:

[ Figure: Refractive index of FUSED SILICA ]

Dispersion formula:

n2 - 1 = C1λ2/(λ2-C22) + C3λ2/(λ2-C42) + C5λ2/(λ2-C62)

C1 = 0.6961663
C2 = 0.0684043
C3 = 0.4079426
C4 = 0.1162414
C5 = 0.8974794
C6 = 9.896161

Source: I. H. Malitson, J. Opt. Soc. Am. 55, 1205-1208, 1965

Comments: Other name: Fused quartz

Links:

Original paper: doi:10.1364/JOSA.55.001205
Fused quartz - Wikipedia
IR Grade Fused Silica - ICL
UV Grade Fused Silica - ICL