Refractive index and lattice parameter prediction for garnets (A3B2C3X12)

Abstract

The validity of prediction methods for garnet lattice parameters was tested, and a modified model with best fit to a lattice parameter database with over 1000 garnet compositions was developed. The lattice parameter predictions were used in Shannon and Fischer's model to predict garnet refractive indices. The predictions were compared to refractive index measurements reported for 143 garnet compositions. After calibration of electron overlap factors used in the model, the average prediction error was 1.13%. Sources of error in the models are discussed, as well as applications of the predictive methods.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Feb 14, 2023
Source ID
10.1111/jace.18984

Entities

People

  • John W Drazin
  • Randall S. Hay

Organizations

  • Air Force Office of Scientific Research
  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Readers

  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Ocean-Atmosphere Mesoscale Modeling, Data Assimilation, and Flux Boundary Layers
  • Theoretical Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics