Abstract
The characteristic optical properties of gold, combined with its complete resistance to attack in any surroundings and its ability to be applied as very thin films, have led to a number of interesting and diverse applications in industry. The author, formerly Research Manager to the Metals Department of DEGUSSA, reviews these uses and the special properties upon which they are based.
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Loebich, O. The optical properties of gold. Gold Bull 5, 2–10 (1972). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03215148
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