NiPS₃ ( Nickel phosphorus trisulfide)

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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

# NiPS3 ( Nickel phosphorus trisulfide): Zotev et al. 2023: n,k 0.36–1.0 µm
nips3 = ls.fetch_refractiveindex("main", "NiPS3", "Zotev", ref="c5c2f188e848453def5970e347399d653df2ffc2")
print(nips3.range_nm)  # (360, 1000) nm
eps = nips3.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_8019bafa0213/lightsmith"
nips3 = ls.Tabulated.model_validate(json.load(urllib.request.urlopen(url)))
print(nips3.source)  # citation and provenance travel with the data

Any dataset here, as the library's Tabulated material (nips3/zotev-2023).

# ... load nips3 as above, then:
sim = ls.Simulation(
    particles=[ls.Particle(shape=ls.Sphere(radius_nm=50), material=nips3)],
    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 NiPS3 ( Nickel phosphorus trisulfide)

Nickel phosphorus trisulfide (NiPS₃) is a member of the transition metal phosphorus trisulfides, a group of layered materials with interesting magnetic and electronic properties. NiPS₃ is known for its antiferromagnetic order at low temperatures, which is a subject of significant interest in the field of spintronics and magnetic memory devices. Structurally, it belongs to the category of van der Waals materials, which allows for exfoliation into thin layers or flakes, offering opportunities for exploring two-dimensional material physics. In terms of electronic properties, NiPS₃ exhibits semiconducting behavior with an indirect bandgap, making it a potential candidate for applications in electronics and optoelectronics. The study of its optical properties, including the refractive index, is key to understanding and exploiting its interaction with light. Knowledge of the refractive index of NiPS₃ across various wavelengths is essential for the design and fabrication of optoelectronic devices, where precise manipulation of light is required. Ongoing research into the optical characteristics of NiPS₃ is critical for unlocking its full potential in technological applications.

Other names: Nickel phosphorus trisulfide, Nickel phosphorus trisulfide

API: /v1/materials/mat_db07b95e8cf6 · slug nips3