Is There a Material Transparent to UV but Reflective to Visible Light?

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Start date Dec 27, 2012
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A search is underway for a material that is transparent to UV light while reflecting visible light. Some metals may achieve this effect if their plasma frequency is appropriate. Teflon (PTFE) is mentioned as a potential candidate for transmitting UV light. Further suggestions or confirmations of materials that meet these criteria are requested. The discussion highlights the challenge of finding materials with these specific optical properties.

Dec 27, 2012

Ariellev

Hi all,
I am in a search for a material that is transparent in UV wavelengths, but reflect light in the visible wavelength (e.g. the opposite of standard glass). does anyone here know of such a material?

Thank's in advance

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Dec 27, 2012

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Some metals can do this, if the plasma frequency is right.

Dec 27, 2012

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I think Teflon/PTFE transmits UV light.

Dec 27, 2012

Ariellev

I'll check them! thanks allot!
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