Determination of Change in Refractive Index with Temperature for Zinc Selenide and Potassium Chloride Using Photometric Techniques.

Abstract

The temperature derivative of refractive index (dn/dT) was determined for samples of laser window materials at 10.6 micrometers. A dual-beam ratiometric photometer was used to investigate fringe patterns which result from multiple internal reflection interference within the sample. One sample of CVD ZnSe and three samples of single crystal KCl were examined. A unique sample holder was constructed so temperature changes of the sample could be closely controlled and monitored.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA012743

Entities

People

  • Peter C. Krok

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Advanced Materials
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Chlorides
  • Climate Change
  • Compound Semiconductors
  • Crystals
  • Electronics
  • Engineered Materials
  • Materials
  • Micrometers
  • Photometers
  • Plasmonic Materials
  • Potassium
  • Potassium Chloride
  • Refractive Index
  • Single Crystals

Readers

  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Spectroscopy.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy