ZrSe₂ (Zirconium diselenide)

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2 datasets, together covering 0.36–1 µm. Default: Zotev et al. 2023: n,k(o) 0.36–1.0 µm.

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Load this data in Python, simulate in one more line

pip install lightsmith

import lightsmith as ls

# ZrSe2 (Zirconium diselenide): Zotev et al. 2023: n,k(o) 0.36–1.0 µm
zrse2 = ls.fetch_refractiveindex("main", "ZrSe2", "Zotev-o", ref="c5c2f188e848453def5970e347399d653df2ffc2")
print(zrse2.range_nm)  # (360, 1000) nm
eps = zrse2.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_329e4ae1b950/lightsmith"
zrse2 = ls.Tabulated.model_validate(json.load(urllib.request.urlopen(url)))
print(zrse2.source)  # citation and provenance travel with the data

Any dataset here, as the library's Tabulated material (zrse2/zotev-2023-o).

# ... load zrse2 as above, then:
sim = ls.Simulation(
    particles=[ls.Particle(shape=ls.Sphere(radius_nm=50), material=zrse2)],
    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 ZrSe2 (Zirconium diselenide)

Zirconium diselenide (ZrSe₂) is a layered transition metal dichalcogenide known for its unique electronic and optical properties. This material crystallizes in a hexagonal structure, similar to other dichalcogenides, and is recognized for its semiconducting behavior. ZrSe₂ exhibits an indirect bandgap, which is a point of interest for its applications in electronic and optoelectronic devices. The ability to exfoliate ZrSe₂ into thin films or monolayers opens up possibilities in the realm of two-dimensional material science, potentially paving the way for innovations in flexible and transparent electronic devices. Besides its electronic properties, ZrSe₂ is also notable for its thermal and mechanical stability. The exploration of its optical properties, particularly the refractive index, is essential for the development of optical components such as waveguides and photodetectors, where precise control of light-matter interactions is crucial. As research in ZrSe₂ advances, detailed knowledge of its refractive index across different wavelengths will be invaluable for both fundamental research and practical technological applications.

Other names: Zirconium diselenide

API: /v1/materials/mat_3135d78eec9b · slug zrse2