Absorptive Index

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Absorptive Index

The imaginary part of the complex index of refraction of a medium. It represents the energy loss by absorption and has a nonzero value for all media which are not dielectrics. Also called index of absorption . Compare absorption coefficient.

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This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use