Solid State Gadolinium-Magnesium Hydride Optical Switch

TitleSolid State Gadolinium-Magnesium Hydride Optical Switch
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication1999
AuthorsRobert D Armitage, Michael D Rubin, Thomas J Richardson, Nada O'Brien, Yong Chen
JournalApplied Physics Letters
Volume75
1863
Issue13
Pagination1863-1865
Date Published09/1999
Abstract

The optical switching properties of gadolinium-magnesium hydride have been demonstrated in a solid-state electrochromic device. With positive polarization of the hydride electrode, the visible reflectance approaches 35% with virtually zero transmission, while with negative polarization, the visible transmission exceeds 25% at 650 nm. The switching is reversible, with intermediate optical properties between the transparent and reflecting states.

URLhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.124853
LBNL Report Number

LBNL-43417