Thin film refractive index determination

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To determine the refractive index of a thin film using its reflectance and transmittance spectrum, one can utilize the Fabry-Perot effect, which relates the spacing of transmission peaks to film thickness. The formula Δλ = λ²/(2nd) can help compute thickness when the refractive index is known. However, the challenge lies in simultaneously determining both the refractive index and the film thickness from the measurements. Techniques such as fitting the reflectance and transmittance data to theoretical models may be necessary for accurate results. Overall, a combination of experimental data analysis and established optical principles is essential for this determination.
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Hi every one ,
I want to find the refractive index of a thin film using it's reflectance and transmittance spectrum
is there a way to do that ?
thank you for advance
 
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Normally, you already know the index of refraction of the thin film material, and the thickness of the film can be computed by observing the spacing of the peaks in the transmission vs. wavelength spectrum due to the Fabry-Perot effect. If I remember correctly ## \Delta \lambda= \lambda^2/(2nd) ##.
 
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but my task is to find both the refractive index and the thickness of the film from these two measurements
 
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