Investigation of the Optical Properties of Au by Means of Thin Semitransparent Films

Marie-Luce Thèye
Phys. Rev. B 2, 3060 – Published 15 October 1970
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Abstract

Both the real and imaginary parts of the dielectric constant of Au were accurately determined in the 0.5-6-eV range from measurements of the reflectance and transmittance of thin semitransparent films. The results obtained on well-crystallized films were in general agreement with previous data on bulk samples. They allowed a thorough analysis of the absorption spectrum of Au in terms of intra- and interband transitions. Deviations from the Drude theory were observed, and the values of the optical mass and relaxation time of the conduction electrons are discussed. The absorption edge was investigated very accurately. Further information on the absorption processes was also obtained by studying films with different crystallographic structures. In particular, the supplementary absorption often observed in Au below the absorption edge was shown to be due to impurities.

  • Received 30 March 1970

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.2.3060

©1970 American Physical Society

Authors & Affiliations

Marie-Luce Thèye*

  • Institut d' Optique and Laboratoire d'Optique, Faculté des Sciences, Paris, France

  • *Based upon a "Thèse de doctorat d'Etat" submitted to the University of Paris, 1968.

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Vol. 2, Iss. 8 — 15 October 1970

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