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8 August 1996 Inorganic photosensitive materials
Roger Araujo
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Abstract
Photochromism is a specific example of photosensitivity in which the absorption spectrum of a material is altered by exposure to electromagnetic irradiation and in which the sample reverts to its original condition after cessation of the irradiation. This phenomenon has been observed in a variety of glasses and crystals. In addition to photochromism, photosensitivity is exemplified by permanent changes in absorption, refractive index, chemical durability or in other properties. Photosensitive materials provide a convenient means of producing spatial modulation of properties.
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Roger Araujo "Inorganic photosensitive materials", Proc. SPIE 10286, Inorganic Optical Materials: A Critical Review, 1028603 (8 August 1996); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.245194
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KEYWORDS
Photosensitive materials

Absorption

Crystals

Electromagnetism

Glasses

Modulation

Refractive index

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