Abbe Diagram Refrative Index Range of Glasses Poster

An Abbe diagram plots the Abbe number against refractive index for a range of different glasses (red dots). Glasses are classified using a letter-number code to reflect their composition and position on the diagram. Data plotted from the Schott Glass catalogue. In physics and optics, the Abbe number, also known as the V-number or constringence of a transparent material, is a measure of the material's dispersion (variation of refractive index with wavelength) in relation to the refractive index. It is named after Ernst Abbe (1840–1905), the German physicist who defined it. Image reproduction rights can be found in the link near the bottom of this description. Sign up to Mr. Rebates for FREE and save 12% on any zazzle order in addition to a $5.00 sign up bonus All Rights Reserved; without: prejudice, recourse or notice (U.C.C. 1-308) Image Reproduction Rights: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Abbe-diagram_2.svg "Abbe number" abbe "v number" constringence dispersion "refractive index" "ernst abbe" chart diagram "abbe number chart" "abbe number diagram" glass "schott glass" "schott glass catalogue" physics optics "physics chart" "physics diagram" "optics chart" "optics diagram" science "science chart" "science diagram"