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Absorption (of light) coefficient of water: wide wavelength range spectrum

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Fig. 1. Some of the representative data (gray squares, ■) on the absorption coefficient of light by pure water (H₂O) in a wide wavelength range. Fly the mouse over any "show" link below to highlight the corresponding data (follow the "summary" link to access the data file via the parent webpage):

Bertie JE and Lan 1996 (summary, show c ) Cruz RA et al 2009 (summary, show) Querry MR et al 1991 a (summary, show)

Quickenden TI et al 1980 (summary, show t ) Xu J and Allen 2006 (summary, show) Zolotarev VM and Demin 1977 (summary, show)

See also some of the representative data in the visible and near infrared (Fig. 2) and IR (Fig. 3).
 
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^c - composite data, please refer to the paper cited in the line that sent you to this note
^t - results of transmission measurements that contain unspecified contribution of light scattering by water and impurities

CITATION: Jonasz M. 2006. Absorption coefficient of water: Data sources (www.tpdsci.com/Tpc/AbsCfOfWaterDat.php). In: Top. Part. Disp. Sci. (www.tpdsci.com).

HISTORY: Published: 21-Nov-2007 Modified: 19-May-2011 Peer-reviewed: 17-Dec-2007

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