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Abstract
The optical properties of Microcellular Polyethylene Terephthalate (MCPET) towards light and terahertz waves were compared. Within the measurement range of 0.3–1.3 THz and 30 K to room temperature, the refractive index remained nearly constant at approximately 1.15, close to 1. It was observed that MCPET with a thickness of 0.5 mm transmits over 70% of terahertz waves, while blocking more than 99.9% of light in the 300–2000 nm range. These findings present significant advantages for the design of optical devices using MCPET, highlighting its potential for selective dichroism and high opacity in specific applications.
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The Journal of Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves offers a peer-reviewed platform for the rapid dissemination of original, high-quality research in the frequency window from 30 GHz to 30 THz. The topics covered include: sources, detectors, and other devices; systems, spectroscopy, sensing, interaction between electromagnetic waves and matter, applications, metrology, and communications.
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