Refractive index of LiCaAlF6 (Lithium calcium aluminum fluoride, LiCAF)

Optical constants of LiCaAlF₆ (Lithium calcium aluminum fluoride, LiCAF)
Woods et al. 1991: n(o) 0.4–1.0 µm

Wavelength: µm

(0.4–1)

Complex refractive index (n+ik)[ i ]

Derived optical constants

Dispersion formula [ i ]

$$n^2=1.92552+\frac{0.00492}{λ^2-0.00569}-0.00421λ^{2}$$

Comments

26 °C. Ordinary ray (o).

References

B. W. Woods et al.. Thermomechanical and thermo-optical properties of the LiCaAlF₆:Cr³⁺ laser material, J. Opt. Soc. Am. B 8, 970-977 (1991).

Data

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

Optical transmission calculator

Wavelength: µm
Thickness:
Calculation method:

Transmittance[ i ]

T =

LogX LogY eV

Reflection calculator

Wavelength: µm
Angle of incidence (0~90°):
Direction: in out

Reflectance[ i ]

P-polarized

R_P =

S-polarized

R_S =

Non-polarized (Rp+Rs)/2

R =

R_P R_S R LogY

Reflection phase[ i ]

ɸ_P = °
ɸ_S = °

Brewster's angle[ i ]

θ_B = °

Critical angle[ i ] [ i ]

θ_C = °

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Lithium calcium aluminum fluoride, LiCaAlF₆ (LiCAF)

Lithium calcium aluminum fluoride (LiCaAlF₆, or LiCAF) is a crystalline material with applications in solid-state lasers, especially those emitting in the ultraviolet spectrum. This material is valued for its high damage threshold and its ability to be doped with various rare-earth ions for different lasing properties. LiCAF is also known for its wide transparency range in the ultraviolet to the infrared regions, making it versatile for various optical applications. Overall, its unique combination of properties makes it a material of interest for advanced laser systems and other specialized optical uses.

External links

LiSAF, LiSGaF, LiCAF - Unioriental

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Optical constants of LiCaAlF₆ (Lithium calcium aluminum fluoride, LiCAF)
Woods et al. 1991: n(o) 0.4–1.0 µm

Complex refractive index (n+ik)[ i ]

Refractive index[ i ]

Extinction coefficient[ i ]

Derived optical constants

Relative permittivity (dielectric constants)[ i ] [ i ]

Absorption coefficient[ i ] [ i ]

Abbe number[ i ]

Chromatic dispersion[ i ]

Group index[ i ] [ i ]

Group velocity dispersion[ i ] [ i ] [ i ]

Dispersion formula [ i ]

Comments

References

Data

Optical transmission calculator

Transmittance[ i ]

Reflection calculator

Reflectance[ i ]

P-polarized

S-polarized

Non-polarized (Rp+Rs)/2

Reflection phase[ i ]

Brewster's angle[ i ]

Critical angle[ i ] [ i ]

INFO

Lithium calcium aluminum fluoride, LiCaAlF₆ (LiCAF)

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Optical constants of LiCaAlF6 (Lithium calcium aluminum fluoride, LiCAF)Woods et al. 1991: n(o) 0.4–1.0 µm

Complex refractive index (n+ik)[ i ]

Refractive index[ i ]

Extinction coefficient[ i ]

Derived optical constants

Relative permittivity (dielectric constants)[ i ] [ i ]

Absorption coefficient[ i ] [ i ]

Abbe number[ i ]

Chromatic dispersion[ i ]

Group index[ i ] [ i ]

Group velocity dispersion[ i ] [ i ] [ i ]

Dispersion formula [ i ]

Comments

References

Data

Optical transmission calculator

Transmittance[ i ]

Reflection calculator

Reflectance[ i ]

P-polarized

S-polarized

Non-polarized (Rp+Rs)/2

Reflection phase[ i ]

Brewster's angle[ i ]

Critical angle[ i ] [ i ]

INFO

Lithium calcium aluminum fluoride, LiCaAlF6 (LiCAF)

External links

Optical constants of LiCaAlF₆ (Lithium calcium aluminum fluoride, LiCAF)
Woods et al. 1991: n(o) 0.4–1.0 µm

Lithium calcium aluminum fluoride, LiCaAlF₆ (LiCAF)