MnPSe₃ (Manganese phosphorus selenide)

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1 dataset, together covering 0.36–1 µm. Default: Zotev et al. 2023: n,k 0.36–1.0 µm.

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Zotev et al. 2023: n,k 0.36–1.0 µm n,k 0.36–1 µm default

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Load this data in Python, simulate in one more line

pip install lightsmith

import lightsmith as ls

# MnPSe3 (Manganese phosphorus selenide): Zotev et al. 2023: n,k 0.36–1.0 µm
mnpse3 = ls.fetch_refractiveindex("main", "MnPSe3", "Zotev", ref="c5c2f188e848453def5970e347399d653df2ffc2")
print(mnpse3.range_nm)  # (360, 1000) nm
eps = mnpse3.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_d18c4cdc89c6/lightsmith"
mnpse3 = ls.Tabulated.model_validate(json.load(urllib.request.urlopen(url)))
print(mnpse3.source)  # citation and provenance travel with the data

Any dataset here, as the library's Tabulated material (mnpse3/zotev-2023).

# ... load mnpse3 as above, then:
sim = ls.Simulation(
    particles=[ls.Particle(shape=ls.Sphere(radius_nm=50), material=mnpse3)],
    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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About MnPSe3 (Manganese phosphorus selenide)

Manganese phosphorus selenide (MnPSe₃) is a layered compound that belongs to the family of transition metal phosphorus trichalcogenides. This material is characterized by its unique combination of magnetic, electronic, and optical properties, which stem from its layered crystal structure. MnPSe₃ is particularly noted for its antiferromagnetic properties at low temperatures, making it an interesting candidate for spintronic applications. In terms of its electronic structure, MnPSe₃ exhibits semiconducting behavior with a direct bandgap, which is promising for optoelectronic devices such as photodetectors and light-emitting diodes. The study of its optical properties, including its refractive index, is crucial for understanding and utilizing light-matter interactions in this material. The refractive index of MnPSe₃ is vital for the design of optical components where control of light propagation and absorption is necessary. Continued research into the optical characterization of MnPSe₃ will enhance its potential for innovative applications in electronics and photonics.

Other names: Manganese phosphorus selenide

MnPSe<sub>3</sub> - The Materials Project

API: /v1/materials/mat_b21b9a946bbd · slug mnpse3