7 October 2024 Fresnel-based fitting approach to improve the standard deviation of a prism coupling refractometry instrument modified for the infrared
Andrew Howe, Konstantinos Moutzouris, Kathleen A. Richardson, Romain Gaume
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Abstract

Prism coupling refractometry, a versatile and well-characterized technique, is a valuable tool for measuring the refractive index of transparent media in film or bulk forms. It offers distinct advantages over other refractometry methods as it does not require the same level of fabrication or user modeling of optical response. Our method, presented in combination with an infrared prism coupler, further enhances this technique. It not only allows for the measurement of optical constants but also significantly reduces the standard deviation previously found in this measurement. Furthermore, it enables the refractive index of these materials to be certified to the third decimal point or more, demonstrating the value and potential of this technique.

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Andrew Howe, Konstantinos Moutzouris, Kathleen A. Richardson, and Romain Gaume "Fresnel-based fitting approach to improve the standard deviation of a prism coupling refractometry instrument modified for the infrared," Optical Engineering 63(10), 104101 (7 October 2024). https://doi.org/10.1117/1.OE.63.10.104101
Received: 2 May 2024; Accepted: 5 September 2024; Published: 7 October 2024
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KEYWORDS
Prisms

Refractive index

Refractometry

Reflection

Zinc selenide

Interfaces

Infrared radiation

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