%0 Journal Article
%A Robert D Armitage
%A Michael D Rubin
%A Thomas J Richardson
%A Nada O'Brien
%A Yong Chen
%B Applied Physics Letters
%D 1999
%G eng
%N 13
%P 1863-1865
%T Solid State Gadolinium-Magnesium Hydride Optical Switch
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.124853
%V 75
%1 <p>Windows and Daylighting Group</p>
%2 LBNL-43417
%8 09/1999
%X <p>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.</p>