C₂Cl₃N (Trichloroacetonitrile)

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1 dataset, together covering 0.4–2 µm. Default: Chang et al. 2024: n 0.4–2.0 µm.

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Chang et al. 2024: n 0.4–2.0 µm n 0.4–2 µm default

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Load this data in Python, simulate in one more line

pip install lightsmith

import lightsmith as ls

# C2Cl3N (Trichloroacetonitrile): Chang et al. 2024: n 0.4–2.0 µm
c2cl3n = ls.fetch_refractiveindex("organic", "trichloroacetonitrile", "Chang", ref="c5c2f188e848453def5970e347399d653df2ffc2")
print(c2cl3n.range_nm)  # (400, 2000) nm
eps = c2cl3n.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_e3d3243d85c0/lightsmith"
c2cl3n = ls.Tabulated.model_validate(json.load(urllib.request.urlopen(url)))
print(c2cl3n.source)  # citation and provenance travel with the data

Any dataset here, as the library's Tabulated material (trichloroacetonitrile/chang-2024).

# ... load c2cl3n as above, then:
sim = ls.Simulation(
    particles=[ls.Particle(shape=ls.Sphere(radius_nm=50), material=c2cl3n)],
    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"]).

import json, urllib.request
import lightsmith as ls

url = "https://materials.lightsmith.dev/v1/datasets/ds_e3d3243d85c0/lightsmith?model=drude_lorentz"
c2cl3n_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 C2Cl3N (Trichloroacetonitrile)

Trichloroacetonitrile (C₂Cl₃N) is a halogenated nitrile compound characterized by its colorless appearance and sharp, pungent odor. It is primarily used as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and other organic compounds. Trichloroacetonitrile is also employed in the production of antifungal agents and as a reagent in various chemical reactions where it contributes its halogen and nitrile functionalities. Although it is not commonly noted for its optical properties, trichloroacetonitrile's unique molecular structure could have potential uses in specialized optical measurements and studies involving nitrile-based materials.

Other names: C2Cl3N, C₂Cl₃N, Cyanochloroform, Trichlorocyanomethane, Trichloroethanenitrile, Trichloroethyl nitrile

API: /v1/materials/mat_6872f4e4af6c · slug trichloroacetonitrile