Pb (Lead)
8 datasets, together covering 0.01759–667 µm. Default: Werner et al. 2009: n,k 0.0176–2.48 µm.
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Datasets
Experimental data
- Werner et al. 2009: n,k 0.0176–2.48 µm
- Ordal et al. 1987: n,k 0.667–667 µm
- Mathewson and Myers 1971: n,k 0.344–1.77 µm; 298 K
- Mathewson and Myers 1971: n,k 0.344–1.77 µm; 140 K
- Golovashkin and Motulevich 1968: n,k 0.45–12 µm; 293 K
- Golovashkin and Motulevich 1968: n,k 0.45–12 µm; 78 K
- Golovashkin and Motulevich 1968: n,k 0.54–12 µm; 4.2 K
Models and simulations
Use it in Lightsmith
Load this data in Python, simulate in one more line
pip install lightsmith
import lightsmith as ls
# Pb (Lead): Werner et al. 2009: n,k 0.0176–2.48 µm
pb = ls.fetch_refractiveindex("main", "Pb", "Werner", ref="c5c2f188e848453def5970e347399d653df2ffc2")
print(pb.range_nm) # (17.586, 2479.68) nm
eps = pb.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_614f89fb8192/lightsmith"
pb = ls.Tabulated.model_validate(json.load(urllib.request.urlopen(url)))
print(pb.source) # citation and provenance travel with the dataAny dataset here, as the library's Tabulated material (pb/werner-2009).
# ... load pb as above, then:
sim = ls.Simulation(
particles=[ls.Particle(shape=ls.Sphere(radius_nm=50), material=pb)],
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 wavelengthSame spec runs with DDA, FDTD, BEM or T-matrix: ls.compare(sim, ["mie", "dda"]).
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 Pb (Lead)
Lead (Pb) is a heavy metal that is known for its malleability, ductility, and resistance to corrosion. Historically, lead has had various applications including in batteries, pipes, cable sheathing, and as a radiation shield. In terms of optics, lead has been utilized in the manufacture of certain types of optical glasses, known as flint glasses. These glasses have high refractive indices and dispersive power. Lead-based glasses have been traditionally used in lenses and prisms to correct chromatic aberration in optical systems. However, the use of lead in consumer products has decreased significantly due to environmental and health concerns. In many regions, regulations have limited the use of lead in electronics and other products.
Other names: Lead
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