Abstract

In this review article11Invited talk at RICH 2013, December 4, Kamakura, Japan. we discuss the optical components in RICH detectors. In particular we mention transmission and refraction index in gases, liquids, solids, optical glues, matching gels and aerogel. We mention a few examples of mirror reflectivity in UV and visible region. We also discuss radiation damage, radio-luminescence, yellowing from light exposure, optical distortions in materials, and scintillation.

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