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Optical constants of PLASTICS
PVP - Polyvinylpyrrolidone

Wavelength: µm
 (0.375–1)  
 

Complex refractive index (n+ik)[ i ]


n   k   LogX   LogY   eV

Derived optical constants

Dispersion formula [ i ]

$$n=1.5151+0.00279λ^{-2}+5.0756\text{×}10^{-4}λ^{-4}$$

Comments

Optical constants of poly(vinylpyrrolidone) (PVP)

References

T. A. F. König, P. A. Ledin, J. Kerszulis, M. A. Mahmoud; M. A. El-Sayed, J. R. Reynolds and V. V. Tsukruk. Electrically tunable plasmonic behavior of nanocube-polymer nanomaterials induced by a redox-active electrochromic polymer, ACS Nano 8, 6182-6192 (2014) (Numerical data kindly provided by Tobias König)

Data

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Polyvinylpyrrolidone, (C6H9NO)n

Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP, (C6H9NO)n) is a water-soluble polymer made from the monomer N-vinylpyrrolidone. This polymer has found its way into a myriad of applications due to its unique properties such as excellent solubility in water and many organic solvents, capability to form films, and adhesive qualities. In the pharmaceutical industry, PVP is employed as a binder in tablet formulations, and in cosmetics, it's often used as a stabilizer and emulsifier. In the optics realm, PVP solutions can be used for spin coating to form thin films. Additionally, its hygroscopic nature allows it to be employed as a moisture-absorbing agent in many products. One notable property of PVP is its capability to form complexes with various compounds, enhancing the solubility of poorly water-soluble drugs, leading to its common use in the pharmaceutical sector.

Other names

  • PVP
  • Povidone
  • Copovidone
  • PVPP
  • Crospovidone
  • Polyvidone
  • PNVP
  • Poly[1-(2-oxo-1-pyrrolidinyl)ethylen]
  • 1-Ethenyl-2-pyrrolidon homopolymer
  • 1-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidinon-Polymere

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Plastics

Plastics offer a lightweight, cost-effective alternative to traditional optical materials like glass and crystal, making them an increasingly popular choice for a variety of optical applications. Common optical plastics include polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), polycarbonate, and cyclic olefin copolymer (COC), each with its own set of advantages and limitations. For instance, PMMA is known for its excellent light transmittance and ease of fabrication, while polycarbonate provides higher impact resistance. Plastics are widely used in consumer electronics, automotive lighting, and even in some medical devices, where their lightweight nature and moldability offer distinct advantages. They are particularly well-suited for mass production techniques like injection molding, which allows for the creation of complex optical elements at scale. However, plastics generally have lower refractive indices and can exhibit higher levels of optical dispersion compared to glass, which can be a limitation in high-precision applications. They are also more susceptible to environmental factors such as temperature fluctuations and UV degradation, requiring special additives or coatings for long-term stability. Advances in polymer science are leading to new types of optical plastics with improved characteristics, including higher refractive indices and lower levels of dispersion, expanding their range of potential applications. Overall, plastics provide a versatile and economically viable option for many optical systems, and ongoing research promises to further extend their capabilities.

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