Optical constants of Lu2O3 (Lutetium sesquioxide)
Yao et al. 2022: n 0.210–1.69 µm, k 0.210–0.224 µm
Complex refractive index (n+ik)
Derived optical constants
Comments
Single crystal
References
C. Yao, W. Shen, X. Hu, C. Hu. Optical properties of large-size and damage-free polished Lu2O3 single crystal covering the ultraviolet-visible-and near-infrared (UV–VIS–NIR) spectral region. J. Alloys Compd. 897, 162726 (2022) (See supplementary materials)
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About Lutetium sesquioxide
Lutetium sesquioxide (Lu2O3) is a white, crystalline compound of lutetium. This material is characterized by its high melting point and stability. In the realm of optics, Lu2O3 is known for its excellent scintillation properties, making it suitable for radiation detection applications. It is often used as a scintillating crystal in detectors, and its high atomic number aids in the efficient detection of gamma rays. Moreover, its transparency in the infrared region can be harnessed in specialized optical applications.
Other names and variations:- Lu2O3
- Lutetium(III) oxide
- Dilutetium trioxide
- Lutetium oxide