Optical constants of Lu2O3 (Lutetium sesquioxide)
Yao et al. 2022: n 0.210–1.69 µm, k 0.210–0.224 µm
Wavelength:
µm
(0.210–1.6900)
Complex refractive index (n+ik)
n
k
LogX
LogY
eV
Derived optical constants
Conditions & Spec sheet
n_is_absolute: true wavelength_is_vacuum: true
Comments
Single crystal
References
C. Yao, W. Shen, X. Hu, C. Hu. Optical properties of large-size and damage-free polished Lu2O3 single crystal covering the ultraviolet-visible-and near-infrared (UV–VIS–NIR) spectral region, J. Alloys Compd. 897, 162726 (2022) (See supplementary materials)
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Lutetium sesquioxide, Lu2O3
Lutetium sesquioxide (Lu2O3) is a white, crystalline compound of lutetium. This material is characterized by its high melting point and stability. In the realm of optics, Lu2O3 is known for its excellent scintillation properties, making it suitable for radiation detection applications. It is often used as a scintillating crystal in detectors, and its high atomic number aids in the efficient detection of gamma rays. Moreover, its transparency in the infrared region can be harnessed in specialized optical applications.Other names
- Lutetium(III) oxide
- Dilutetium trioxide
- Lutetium oxide