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Optical constants of Mo (Molybdenum)
Windt et al. 1988: n,k 0.0024–0.1216 µm

Wavelength: µm
 (0.00236–0.12157)  
 

Complex refractive index (n+ik)[ i ]


n   k   LogX   LogY   eV

Derived optical constants

References

D. L. Windt, W. C. Cash, M. Scott, P. Arendt, B. Newnam, R. F. Fisher, A. B. Swartzlander. Optical constants for thin films of Ti, Zr, Nb, Mo, Ru, Rh, Pd, Ag, Hf, Ta, W, Re, Ir, Os, Pt, and Au from 24 Å to 1216 Å, Appl. Opt. 27, 246-278 (1988)

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Molybdenum, Mo

Molybdenum (Mo) is a silver-white, hard, transition metal. Known for its high melting points, strength, and resistance to corrosion, especially at high temperatures, it is invaluable in applications that demand materials capable of withstanding intense heat, such as in the production of furnace equipment and as filaments for light bulbs. In optics, molybdenum mirrors are favored for their robustness and durability, especially in high-power laser applications. The metal's reflective properties make it suitable for use as a coating for certain wavelengths, particularly in the deep ultraviolet spectral region.

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