LAF3 by Generic Birefringent

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LAF3 by Generic Birefringent is a standard optical glass. It transmits from 0.35 to 0.70 µm with an nd of 1.604046 and a Vd of 80.83154.

Refractive Index vs Wavelength
Refractive Index Calculator
Valid range: 0.35–0.7 µm
dn/dλ vs Wavelength
dn/dλ Calculator
Valid range: 0.35–0.7 µm
Abbe Number Calculator
Transmission vs Wavelength

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Transmission Calculator
Valid wavelength range: 0.350–0.700 µm
Optical Properties
Refractive Index (nd) 1.604046
Abbe Number (Vd) 80.83154
Dispersion Formula Sellmeier
Wavelength Range 0.35 — 0.7 µm
$$n(\lambda) = \sqrt{1 + \frac{1.5376\,\lambda^2}{\lambda^2 - 0.00776161} + \frac{0\,\lambda^2}{\lambda^2 - 0} + \frac{0\,\lambda^2}{\lambda^2 - 0}}$$
Thermal Properties
TCE -30/70°C (10-6/K) —
TCE 100/300°C (10-6/K) —
Thermal Conductivity (W/mK) —
Heat Capacity (J/gK) —
$$\frac{dn}{dT} = \frac{n_0^2 - 1}{2\,n_0}\left[0 + 2(0)\,\Delta T + 3(0)\,\Delta T^2 + \frac{0 + 2(0)\,\Delta T}{\lambda - 0}\right] \Delta T = T - T_0, \quad T_0 = 20\,°\text{C}$$
Physical Properties
Density (g/cm³) —
Relative Cost —
Mechanical Properties
Young's Modulus (GPa) —
Poisson's Ratio —
Knoop Hardness (kgf/mm²) —
Chemical Resistance
Climatic Resistance —
Stain Resistance —
Acid Resistance —
Alkali Resistance —
Phosphate Resistance —
Notes

source: Handbook of Optics Vol. II

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