n2 Explorer: MgF2 (Magnesium fluoride)
Ensley and Bambha 2019
Patwardhan et al. 2021
DeSalvo et al. 1996
Adair et al. 1989
Milam et al. 1977
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About Magnesium fluoride
Magnesium fluoride (MgF2) is a transparent crystalline material known for its outstanding transmission properties in the ultraviolet to infrared spectrum. It is birefringent and often used in optical components such as windows, lenses, prisms, and polarizers. MgF2 is commonly applied as a protective antireflection coating on optical elements due to its high laser damage threshold, making it especially valuable for applications involving intense ultraviolet light, like those in excimer lasers. Its resistance to mechanical and thermal shocks, coupled with its transparency, also makes it suitable for use in rugged environments and outer space applications.
Other names and variations:- MgF2
- Magnesium difluoride
- Magnesium(II) fluoride