Q-LAK53S (HIKARI)

Glasses, oxides and dielectrics supplier-datasheet Supplier: HIKARI

2 datasets, together covering 0.365–2.058 µm. Default: Q-LAK53S.

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LaK (Lanthanum crown)

Q-LAK53S n,k 0.365–2.058 µm default

Glasses for precision molding

Q-LAK53S n,k 0.365–2.058 µm default

Use it in Lightsmith

Load this data in Python, simulate in one more line

pip install lightsmith

import lightsmith as ls

# Q-LAK53S (HIKARI): Q-LAK53S
hikari_q_lak53s = ls.fetch_refractiveindex("specs", "HIKARI-optical", "Q-LAK53S", ref="c5c2f188e848453def5970e347399d653df2ffc2")
print(hikari_q_lak53s.range_nm)  # (365.015, 2058.09) nm
eps = hikari_q_lak53s.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_2455c233cd6e/lightsmith"
hikari_q_lak53s = ls.Tabulated.model_validate(json.load(urllib.request.urlopen(url)))
print(hikari_q_lak53s.source)  # citation and provenance travel with the data

Any dataset here, as the library's Tabulated material (hikari-q-lak53s/hikari).

# ... load hikari_q_lak53s as above, then:
sim = ls.Simulation(
    particles=[ls.Particle(shape=ls.Sphere(radius_nm=50), material=hikari_q_lak53s)],
    medium_index=1.0,
    wavelengths=ls.WavelengthRange(start_nm=400, 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"]).

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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 Q-LAK53S (HIKARI)

Hikari Glass Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company specializing in the manufacturing of high-quality optical glass and optical components, and is a subsidiary of Nikon Corporation. Known for its precision engineering and strict quality control, Hikari serves various industries including consumer electronics, scientific research, and industrial optics. The company offers a wide range of specialized optical materials, including various types of crown and flint glasses, which are used in applications demanding high levels of optical clarity and performance. Hikari's products often find use in lenses, prisms, and other optical elements where precision and reliability are critical. With the backing of Nikon's renowned expertise in optics and imaging, Hikari has become a respected name in the field of optics, serving both domestic and international markets. Their expertise in crafting custom solutions for complex optical requirements has made them a preferred choice for organizations in need of specialized glass materials. As a testament to their commitment to quality, Hikari Glass Co., Ltd. is often sought after for projects requiring the highest levels of optical performance and integrity.

Other names: Q-LAK53S

API: /v1/materials/mat_cdb1a7bd1b4a · slug hikari-q-lak53s