Optical constants of GdF3 (Gadolinium fluoride)
Franta et al. 2023: n,k 0.120–143 µm
Complex refractive index (n+ik)
Derived optical constants
Conditions
substrate: c-Si
Comments
Film GdF3; Deposited by thermal evaporation on c-Si; Five sample with an polycrystalline structure and nominal thicknesses 20–600 nm; Multi-sample method; Heterogenous data processing combining ellipsometric and spectrophotometric measurements; Inhomogeneous layers; Optical constants correspond to the thinest film; Room temperature.
References
D. Franta, J. Vohánka, J. Dvořák, P. Franta, I. Ohlídal, P. Klapetek, J. Březina, D. Škoda. Optical characterization of gadolinium fluoride films using universal dispersion model. Coatings 13, 218 (2023) (Numerical data kindly provided by Daniel Franta)
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Additional information
About Gadolinium fluoride
Gadolinium fluoride (GdF3) is an inorganic compound with a high melting point and notable transparency across a wide spectral range. It is commonly used in the development of optical materials such as fluoride glasses and is valued for its low refractive index, which makes it suitable for antireflection coatings. Additionally, GdF3 has applications in laser systems, particularly in solid-state lasers, and it serves as a host material for rare-earth doping in luminescent materials. Its good thermal stability and resistance to moisture further enhance its utility in high-performance optical systems. GdF3 is also known for its use in scintillation detectors and other photonic devices.
Other names and variations:- GdF3
- Gadolinium trifluoride
- Gadolinium(III) fluoride