CaMoO₄ (Calcium molybdate)

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2 datasets, together covering 0.45–3.8 µm. Default: Bond 1965: n(o) 0.45–3.8 µm.

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Load this data in Python, simulate in one more line

pip install lightsmith

import lightsmith as ls

# CaMoO4 (Calcium molybdate): Bond 1965: n(o) 0.45–3.8 µm
camoo4 = ls.fetch_refractiveindex("main", "CaMoO4", "Bond-o", ref="c5c2f188e848453def5970e347399d653df2ffc2")
print(camoo4.range_nm)  # (450, 3800) nm
eps = camoo4.eps([633])  # complex permittivity

Downloads 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_896eb132f656/lightsmith"
camoo4 = ls.Tabulated.model_validate(json.load(urllib.request.urlopen(url)))
print(camoo4.source)  # citation and provenance travel with the data

Any dataset here, as the library's Tabulated material (camoo4/bond-1965-o).

# ... load camoo4 as above, then:
sim = ls.Simulation(
    particles=[ls.Particle(shape=ls.Sphere(radius_nm=50), material=camoo4)],
    medium_index=1.0,
    wavelengths=ls.WavelengthRange(start_nm=450, stop_nm=1000, num=81),
)
res = ls.solve(sim)  # exact Mie for a sphere
print(res.q_ext)     # extinction efficiency at each wavelength

Same 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_896eb132f656/lightsmith?model=drude_lorentz"
camoo4_dl = ls.DrudeLorentz.model_validate(json.load(urllib.request.urlopen(url)))

A dispersive Drude–Lorentz model for time-domain solvers.

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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 CaMoO4 (Calcium molybdate)

Calcium molybdate (CaMoO₄) is an inorganic compound with a tetragonal crystal structure, widely used as a scintillator material for radiation detection applications. It exhibits a high density, good thermal stability, and strong resistance to radiation damage. When doped with rare-earth ions or other activators, CaMoO₄ can demonstrate enhanced scintillation efficiency, making it particularly useful for gamma-ray and X-ray detection. Its optical properties, including a moderate refractive index and wide bandgap, have also led to its exploration as a host material for solid-state laser applications. The compound can be synthesized through various methods such as solid-state reaction, hydrothermal processes, or co-precipitation. It's worth noting that its non-hygroscopic nature allows for easy handling and long-term stability. Overall, the favorable physical and optical properties of calcium molybdate make it a material of interest in both scientific research and practical applications, particularly in the fields of radiation detection and optoelectronics. Mineral: Powellite

Other names: Calcium molybdate, Powellite

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