Linear optical properties of the Zn1 - xMgxSe (0 less than or equal to
x less than or equal to 0.4) alloys have been studied using reflectan
ce, spectroscopic ellipsometry and photoluminescence measurements. The
refractive indices of Zn1 - xMgxSe epilayers were investigated as a f
unction of Mg composition (0 less than or equal to x less than or equa
l to 0.4). The energies of band gap E-g and spin-orbit splitting E-g Delta, have been determined. These energies are shifted gradually to
higher values with increasing Mg content.