Optical constants of MoO2 (Molybdenum dioxide)
Ganzhinov et al. 2026: Thin film; n,k 0.191–1.69 µm
Complex refractive index (n+ik)
Derived optical constants
References
A. Ganzhinov, M. Mattinen, M. Vehkamäki, K. Mizohata, M. Chundak, G. Popov, P. Porri, M. Ritala, M. Putkonen. Atomic layer deposition of metallic molybdenum dioxide thin films enabling high-k rutile capacitors. Adv. Mater. Interfaces e70512 (2026) (See Supporting information)
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About Molybdenum dioxide
Molybdenum dioxide (MoO2) is a compound of molybdenum and oxygen. It typically appears as a dark, metallic-looking crystalline solid. Unlike molybdenum trioxide, MoO2 exhibits metallic or highly conductive behavior due to its partially filled d-electron band structure. It is commonly used as an intermediate in the production of molybdenum metal and other molybdenum compounds. In optics and materials science, MoO2 attracts interest because of its high electrical conductivity and stability at elevated temperatures. Thin films of MoO2 can be deposited for applications in electrodes, plasmonic structures, and infrared optics. Its optical properties, particularly in the infrared range, are influenced by its metallic character, making it relevant for studies involving absorptive coatings and conductive layers.
Other names and variations:- MoO2
- Molybdenum(IV) oxide