When light strikes a solid, three primary phenomena occur: , absorption , and transmission . The balance between these depends on the material's internal electronic structure. Licensed by Google
In the infrared range, light interacts directly with the vibrations of the crystal lattice (phonons). 5. Applications in Technology Optical Properties of Solids
At its core, the response of a solid to light is determined by its ( ) and its dielectric function ( When light strikes a solid, three primary phenomena