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Optical constants of ZnTe (Zinc telluride)
Li 1984: n 0.55–30 µm;

Wavelength: µm
 (0.55–30)  
 

Complex refractive index (n+ik)[ i ]


n   k   LogX   LogY   eV

Derived optical constants

Dispersion formula [ i ]

$$n^2=9.92+\frac{0.42530}{λ^2-0.37766^{2}}+\frac{8414.13}{λ^2-56.5^{2}}$$

Comments

293 K (20 °C).

References

H. H. Li. Refractive index of ZnS, ZnSe, and ZnTe and its wavelength and temperature derivatives, J. Phys. Chem. Ref. Data 13, 103-150 (1984)
* Sellmeier formula is derived by critical analysis of experimental data from several sources.

Data

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Zinc telluride, ZnTe

Zinc telluride (ZnTe) is a binary II-VI semiconductor compound with a direct bandgap that makes it attractive for several optoelectronic applications. It has a cubic crystal structure and is known for its photoluminescent properties. ZnTe is particularly important in the development of semiconductor devices for terahertz frequencies. It is also utilized as a buffer layer in some solar cell configurations, especially in tandem with cadmium telluride (CdTe). Moreover, its ability to form alloyed compounds with other II-VI semiconductors, like CdTe, allows for the tuning of optical properties for specific applications. The compound is also studied for potential use in blue and green light-emitting diodes and laser diodes.

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