(C5H8O2)n (Poly(methyl methacrylate), PMMA)
10 datasets, together covering 0.4–19.94 µm. Default: Sultanova et al. 2009: n 0.437–1.052 µm.
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Datasets
- Sultanova et al. 2009: n 0.437–1.052 µm
- Nyakuchena et al. 2023: n 1.10–1.65 µm
- Zhang et al. 2020: Tomson; n,k 0.4–20 µm
- Zhang et al. 2020: Mitsubishi; n,k 0.4–20 µm
- Tsuda et al. 2018: n 0.6–1.0 µm
- Tsuda et al. 2018: Lorentz-Drude model; n,k 2.50–18.2 µm
- Tsuda et al. 2018: Brendel-Bormann model; n,k 2.50–18.2 µm
- Bodurov et al. 2016: n 0.405–0.635 µm
- Beadie et al. 2015: n 0.42–1.62 µm
- Szczurowski 2013: n 0.405–1.08 µm
Use it in Lightsmith
Load this data in Python, simulate in one more line
pip install lightsmith
import lightsmith as ls
# (C5H8O2)n (Poly(methyl methacrylate), PMMA): Sultanova et al. 2009: n 0.437–1.052 µm
mat = ls.fetch_refractiveindex("organic", "poly_methyl_methacrylate", "Sultanova", ref="c5c2f188e848453def5970e347399d653df2ffc2")
print(mat.range_nm) # (436.8, 1052) nm
eps = mat.eps([633]) # complex permittivityDownloads the original record once (pinned to the imported snapshot) and caches it.
import json, urllib.request
import lightsmith as ls
url = "https://materials.lightsmith.dev/v1/datasets/ds_181f877ceea4/lightsmith"
mat = ls.Tabulated.model_validate(json.load(urllib.request.urlopen(url)))
print(mat.source) # citation and provenance travel with the dataAny dataset here, as the library's Tabulated material (poly-methyl-methacrylate/sultanova-2009).
# ... load mat as above, then:
sim = ls.Simulation(
particles=[ls.Particle(shape=ls.Sphere(radius_nm=50), material=mat)],
medium_index=1.0,
wavelengths=ls.WavelengthRange(start_nm=437, stop_nm=1000, num=81),
)
res = ls.solve(sim) # exact Mie for a sphere
print(res.q_ext) # extinction efficiency at each wavelengthSame spec runs with DDA, FDTD, BEM or T-matrix: ls.compare(sim, ["mie", "dda"]).
import json, urllib.request
import lightsmith as ls
url = "https://materials.lightsmith.dev/v1/datasets/ds_181f877ceea4/lightsmith?model=drude_lorentz"
mat_dl = ls.DrudeLorentz.model_validate(json.load(urllib.request.urlopen(url)))A dispersive Drude–Lorentz model for time-domain solvers.
Lightsmith is open source (MIT): Mie, T-matrix, BEM, DDA, FDTD, RCWA, TMM, mode solvers and inverse design behind one spec, on CPU or GPU. GitHub.
About (C5H8O2)n (Poly(methyl methacrylate), PMMA)
Pentanol (Amyl alcohol, C5H12O) is an organic compound that belongs to the alcohol family. There are several isomers of pentanol, with the common name "amyl alcohol" often referring to a mixture of these isomers. Predominantly, it's used as a solvent and an intermediate in the production of other chemicals. In its pure form, pentanol has a characteristic alcoholic odor and is slightly viscous compared to lower alcohols. When considering its optical properties, pentanol is generally transparent in the visible spectrum. Like other alcohols, pentanol should be handled with care due to its flammable nature and potential health effects. Proper storage and precautions are necessary when working with or around this compound.
Other names: poly_methyl_methacrylate, C5H8O2)n (Poly(methyl methacrylate), PMMA, Poly(methyl methacrylate), (C5H8O2)n, PMMA, Acrylic glass, Plexiglas, Vitroflex, Limacryl, R-Cast, Per-Clax, Perspex, Plazcryl, Acrylex, Acrylite, Acrylplast, Altuglas, Polycast, Oroglass, Lucite
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