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

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The discussion revolves around the search for a material that is transparent to ultraviolet (UV) light while being reflective to visible light. Participants explore various materials and their properties in relation to this specific requirement.

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  • Exploratory, Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about materials that are transparent to UV light but reflective to visible light.
  • Another participant suggests that some metals may fulfill this requirement, depending on their plasma frequency.
  • A different participant mentions Teflon/PTFE as a material that transmits UV light.

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Participants present multiple viewpoints regarding potential materials, indicating that there is no consensus on a specific solution yet.

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The discussion does not clarify the specific conditions under which these materials operate, nor does it address the limitations or definitions of transparency and reflectivity in this context.

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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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Some metals can do this, if the plasma frequency is right.
 
I think Teflon/PTFE transmits UV light.
 
I'll check them! thanks allot!
any more?
 

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