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Data associated with a tellurium absorption atlas 19,000 - 24,000 cm-1
Amanda J Ross1, Joseph M Cardon2
1Institut Lumière Matière, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, CNRS, Université de Lyon, Villeurbanne F-69622, France.
Fourier transform spectra of tellurium vapor were recorded to create a spectral atlas. This atlas aids in the spectral calibration of blue-green to violet light, enhancing spectroscopic analysis.
Area of Science:
- Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy
- Physical Chemistry
- Materials Science
Background:
- Accurate spectral calibration is crucial for analyzing molecular and atomic species.
- Tellurium (Te) vapor spectra are complex and require detailed atlases for precise identification.
- Fourier transform spectroscopy (FTS) is a powerful technique for obtaining high-resolution spectra.
Purpose of the Study:
- To generate a comprehensive spectral atlas of 130Te vapor.
- To provide reference data for spectral calibration in the blue-green to violet wavelength range.
- To support research in molecular spectroscopy and related fields.
Main Methods:
- High-resolution Fourier transform spectra were recorded using a commercial Bomem DA3 instrument.
- A sealed, evacuated cell containing 130Te was heated in a ceramic furnace to approximately 620 °C.
- Tellurium vapor pressures were maintained between 8-11 Torr during spectral acquisition.
Main Results:
- Transmittance and absorbance data were collected, forming a detailed spectral atlas.
- The spectral atlas covers the blue-green to violet region.
- The obtained spectral data are directly applicable to spectral calibration.
Conclusions:
- The generated spectral atlas of 130Te vapor serves as a valuable tool for spectroscopic calibration.
- This work facilitates more accurate analysis of spectra in the specified wavelength range.
- The data contribute to the broader understanding of tellurium's spectral properties.
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