Optical constants of MgO (Magnesium monoxide)
Stephens and Malitson 1952: n 0.405–0.768 µm
Wavelength:
µm
(0.4047–0.7679)
Complex refractive index (n+ik)
n
k
LogX
LogY
eV
Derived optical constants
Dispersion formula
$$n^2=2.957019+\frac{0.0216485}{λ^2-0.0158650}-0.0101373λ^{2}$$Comments
30 °C. This formula gives more accurate values for visible than the other formula describing the entire transmission range.
References
R. E. Stephens and I. H. Malitson. Index of refraction of magnesium oxide, J. Res. Natl. Bur. Stand. 49 249-252 (1952)
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Magnesium monoxide, MgO
Magnesium oxide (MgO) is a white solid that exhibits refractory and insulating properties. It's commonly used in the ceramics industry and for producing crucibles. In thin film form, MgO serves as an excellent substrate for the growth of high-quality epitaxial films and is transparent in the ultraviolet to infrared regions, making it suitable for various optical applications.Other names
- Magnesia
- Magnesium(II) oxide
- Magnesium oxide
Mineral
- Periclase