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Optical constants of HOYA - FL (Light flint)
E-FL5

Wavelength: µm
 (0.350–1.550)  
 

Complex refractive index (n+ik)[ i ]


n   k   LogX   LogY   eV

Derived optical constants

Dispersion formula

$$n^2=2.4465754-0.010107041λ^{2}+0.017759132λ^{-2}+0.00087970259λ^{-4}-5.7014929\text{×}10^{-05}λ^{-6}+6.0924663\text{×}10^{-06}λ^{-8}$$

Conditions & Spec sheet

n_is_absolute: false
wavelength_is_vacuum: false
temperature: 20.0 °C
thermal_dispersion:
  - type: "Schott formula"
    coefficients: 1.75e-06 1.66e-08 -9.67e-11 6.44e-07 4.37e-10 0.264
nd: 1.58144
Vd: 40.89
glass_code: 581409
density: 2.59 g/cm3
thermal_expansion:
  - temperature_range: -30 70 °C
    coefficient: 7.9e-06 K-1
  - temperature_range: 20 300 °C
    coefficient: 9.1e-06 K-1
dPgF: 0.002
climatic_resistance: 1.0
stain_resistance: 1.0
acid_resistance: 1.0

Comments

General glass Type

References

HOYA Zemax catalog 2017-04-01 (obtained from http://www.hoya-opticalworld.com)

Data

[Expressions for n]   [CSV - comma separated]   [TXT - tab separated]   [Full database record]

INFO


Glass

Glass is a versatile, amorphous material that has been an essential component in optical technologies for centuries. Comprising mainly of silica along with various additives like soda, lime, or boron, glass can be engineered to exhibit a wide range of optical properties, such as refractive indices and dispersion characteristics. In the optical industry, specialized types of glass like crown, flint, and extra-low dispersion (ED) glasses are used for manufacturing lenses, prisms, and other optical elements. These glasses are precisely formulated to offer specific properties, such as low chromatic aberration or high light transmittance across different spectral ranges. Glass can also be coated with thin layers of materials like anti-reflective coatings to enhance its optical performance. More recently, advances in photonics and nanotechnology have led to the development of innovative glass types, such as photonic crystal and metamaterial glasses, which exhibit unique light-manipulating properties. It is crucial to note that the optical properties of glass, including its refractive index, can vary depending on its composition and temperature, making it important to consult specific data for particular applications. Overall, glass remains a foundational material in optics, its wide applicability owed to its tunable properties and general robustness.

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