Infrared refractive index of sapphire as a function of temperature

Di Yang; Michael E. Thomas; William J. Tropf

doi:10.1117/12.354642

26 July 1999 Infrared refractive index of sapphire as a function of temperature

Di Yang, Michael E. Thomas, William J. Tropf

Proceedings Volume 3705, Window and Dome Technologies and Materials VI; (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.354642
Event: AeroSense '99, 1999, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

High quality measurements of the IR refractive index of sapphire, above room temperature, have not been previously reported. Such knowledge is crucial for performance studies involving sapphire optical components, such as a window or lens. The temperature dependent refractive index of the o- ray of sapphire is measured by determining the change in free spectral range of sapphire etalons with temperature. The experimental temperatures range from room temperature to 720 C. One sample is used with the c-axis normal to the sample surface allowing measurement of the o-ray refractive index.

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Di Yang, Michael E. Thomas, and William J. Tropf "Infrared refractive index of sapphire as a function of temperature", Proc. SPIE 3705, Window and Dome Technologies and Materials VI, (26 July 1999); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.354642

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