Cauchy Fit
Input Parameters
Fitting Data0 points
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Fit: n = A + B / λ² + C / λ⁴
Input wavelength is in nm and converted internally to μm for numerical stability. The full fitted formula is shown below.
Input wavelength is in nm and converted internally to μm for numerical stability. The full fitted formula is shown below.
Formula
Cauchy
λ (nm)
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n
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Fit Results
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Index Calculation
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Notes
1. A three-parameter Cauchy fit requires at least 3 wavelength/index data points.
2. With 3 points, the curve passes exactly through all points and R² is typically 1; additional points use least-squares fitting.
3. Abbe number uses F = 486.1327 nm, d = 587.5618 nm, and C = 656.2725 nm.
4. Move to read coordinates; click to select a curve; wheel to zoom; right-click to reset.
2. With 3 points, the curve passes exactly through all points and R² is typically 1; additional points use least-squares fitting.
3. Abbe number uses F = 486.1327 nm, d = 587.5618 nm, and C = 656.2725 nm.
4. Move to read coordinates; click to select a curve; wheel to zoom; right-click to reset.