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Optical constants of PbSe (Lead selenide)
Suzuki et al. 1995: n,k 0.230–1.08 µm

Wavelength: µm
 (2.2960e-01–1.0781e+00)  
 

Complex refractive index (n+ik)[ i ]


n   k   LogX   LogY   eV

Derived optical constants

Comments

Fit of author's experimental data to a simplified model of the interband transitions (MDF). Room Temperature.

References

N. Suzuki, K. Sawai, S. Adachi. Optical properties of PbSe, J. Appl. Phys. 77, 1249-1255 (1995)
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Lead selenide, PbSe

Lead selenide (PbSe) is a semiconducting material with noteworthy sensitivity to infrared radiation. Due to its ability to detect infrared, it finds applications in photodetectors, especially for the mid-infrared range. This makes PbSe detectors beneficial for various technologies, including thermal imaging and spectroscopy. Additionally, PbSe is researched for potential uses in photovoltaic cells and other optoelectronic devices. However, as with other lead compounds, precautions should be taken due to the potential toxicity of lead.

Other name

  • Lead(II) selenide

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