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Optical constants of Nb (Niobium)
Weaver et al. 1973: n,k 0.0258–0.862 µm

Wavelength: µm
 (2.583E-02–8.621E-01)  
 

Complex refractive index (n+ik)[ i ]


n   k   LogX   LogY   eV

Derived optical constants

Conditions & Spec sheet

n_is_absolute: true
wavelength_is_vacuum: true

References

J. H. Weaver, D. W. Lynch, C. G. Olson. Optical properties of niobium from 0.1 to 36.4 eV, Phys. Rev. B 7, 4311-4318 (1973) (Data points extracted from a figure)

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Niobium, Nb

Niobium (Nb) is a soft, grey, ductile transition metal, often recognized for its high melting point and unique superconducting properties. In the realm of optics, niobium's most noteworthy application lies in its thin film form, which can be utilized as a coating for specialized optical components. These coatings benefit from niobium's ability to provide excellent reflectivity in the infrared spectrum. Furthermore, due to its superconducting capabilities, niobium finds applications in advanced scientific equipment like particle accelerators and quantum computing setups, where it is used to fabricate superconducting radio-frequency (RF) cavities.

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