Optical Constants of SiO in the IR Region.

Abstract

Values of the optical constants, n and k (n bar = n - i k), of vacuum deposited thin films of silicon monoxide over the range 1.0 to 50.0 microns, obtained from Attenuated Total Reflectance (ATR) are computed with a simple rigorous method. The ATR element used is a commercial one. A analysis is also presented of the calculation of n and k from transmission measurements showing consistency with ATR measurements for a liquid sample. A double beam ATR system is described for making precise measurements at a variable angle of incidence of the reflectivity using only one hemicylindrical reflectance element. The cell has two compartments for sample and reference beam respectively. The beam has a wedge shape with the focal line parallel to the cylinder axis and the optical elements are all standard mirrors.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA005086

Entities

People

  • D. Escolar
  • J. Morcillo

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Angle Of Incidence
  • Consistency
  • Films
  • Measurement
  • Monoxides
  • Optical Properties
  • Physical Properties
  • Reflectance
  • Reflectivity
  • Standards
  • Surface Properties
  • Thin Films

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Spectroscopy.