Cauchy spectrum

Description

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Cauchy spectrum with b=1.52 and c=0.03

Spectrum This spectrum type corresponds to Cauchy’s equation. It is used for modelling the refractive index of dielectric materials.

Unit

Unitless

Parameters

name

type

description

b

real

The b parameter of Cauchy’s equation (constant term), unitless

c

real

The c parameter of Cauchy’s equation in µm² (wavelength-dependent term)

Ocean XML 3.0 example

<spectrum type="cauchy" name="spectrum" b="1.52" c="0.005"/>