Solid State Gadolinium-Magnesium Hydride Optical Switch
Title | Solid State Gadolinium-Magnesium Hydride Optical Switch |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 1999 |
Authors | Robert D Armitage, Michael D Rubin, Thomas J Richardson, Nada O'Brien, Yong Chen |
Journal | Applied Physics Letters |
Volume | 75 |
Start Page | 1863 |
Issue | 13 |
Pagination | 1863-1865 |
Date Published | 09/1999 |
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. |
URL | http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.124853 |
LBNL Report Number | LBNL-43417 |
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