Refractive index of Re (Rhenium)

Optical constants of Re (Rhenium)
Windt et al. 1988: n,k 0.0024–0.122 µm

Wavelength: µm

(0.00236–0.12157)

Complex refractive index (n+ik)[ i ]

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)

Data

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Optical transmission calculator

Wavelength: µm
Thickness:
Calculation method:

Transmittance[ i ]

T =

LogX LogY eV

Reflection calculator

Wavelength: µm
Angle of incidence (0~90°):
Direction: in out

Reflectance[ i ]

P-polarized

R_P =

S-polarized

R_S =

Non-polarized (Rp+Rs)/2

R =

R_P R_S R LogY

Reflection phase[ i ]

ɸ_P = °
ɸ_S = °

Brewster's angle[ i ]

θ_B = °

Critical angle[ i ] [ i ]

θ_C = °

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Rhenium, Re

Rhenium (Re) is a silvery-white, heavy transition metal with an atomic number of 75 in the periodic table. It is found in small amounts in certain minerals like columbite and molybdenite, from which commercial rhenium is extracted as a by-product of molybdenum refinement. With one of the highest melting points among all elements, rhenium retains its strength at high temperatures, making it valuable for applications in jet engines and other high-temperature environments. Its alloys, especially with molybdenum, have excellent resistance to wear and can withstand extreme temperatures without softening. Rhenium is also used as a catalyst in certain chemical reactions, notably in the production of high-octane gasoline. Additionally, it finds applications in electrical contacts and filaments due to its high melting point and good wear resistance.

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Optical constants of Re (Rhenium)
Windt et al. 1988: n,k 0.0024–0.122 µm

Complex refractive index (n+ik)[ i ]

Refractive index[ i ]

Extinction coefficient[ i ]

Derived optical constants

Relative permittivity (dielectric constants)[ i ] [ i ]

Absorption coefficient[ i ] [ i ]

Abbe number[ i ]

Chromatic dispersion[ i ]

Group index[ i ] [ i ]

Group velocity dispersion[ i ] [ i ] [ i ]

References

Data

Optical transmission calculator

Transmittance[ i ]

Reflection calculator

Reflectance[ i ]

P-polarized

S-polarized

Non-polarized (Rp+Rs)/2

Reflection phase[ i ]

Brewster's angle[ i ]

Critical angle[ i ] [ i ]

INFO

Rhenium, Re

External links

Optical constants of Re (Rhenium)Windt et al. 1988: n,k 0.0024–0.122 µm

Complex refractive index (n+ik)[ i ]

Refractive index[ i ]

Extinction coefficient[ i ]

Derived optical constants

Relative permittivity (dielectric constants)[ i ] [ i ]

Absorption coefficient[ i ] [ i ]

Abbe number[ i ]

Chromatic dispersion[ i ]

Group index[ i ] [ i ]

Group velocity dispersion[ i ] [ i ] [ i ]

References

Data

Optical transmission calculator

Transmittance[ i ]

Reflection calculator

Reflectance[ i ]

P-polarized

S-polarized

Non-polarized (Rp+Rs)/2

Reflection phase[ i ]

Brewster's angle[ i ]

Critical angle[ i ] [ i ]

INFO

Rhenium, Re

External links

Optical constants of Re (Rhenium)
Windt et al. 1988: n,k 0.0024–0.122 µm