Durable innovative solar optical materials - the international challenge

Carl M. Lampert

doi:10.1117/12.933247

12 April 1982 Durable innovative solar optical materials - the international challenge

Carl M. Lampert

Proceedings Volume 0324, Optical Coatings for Energy Efficiency and Solar Applications; (1982) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.933247
Event: 1982 Los Angeles Technical Symposium, 1982, Los Angeles, United States

Abstract

A variety of optical coatings are discussed in the context of solar energy utilization. Well known coatings such as heat mirrors, selective absorbers, and reflective films are covered briefly. Emphasis is placed on the materials limitations and design choices for various lesser known optical coatings and materials. Physical and optical properties are detailed for protective antireflection films, fluorescent concentrator materials, holographic films, cold mirrors, radiative cooling surfaces, and optical switching films including electrochromic, thermochromic, photochromic, and liquid crystal types. For many of these materials research is only now being considered, and various design and durability issues must be addressed.

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Carl M. Lampert "Durable innovative solar optical materials - the international challenge", Proc. SPIE 0324, Optical Coatings for Energy Efficiency and Solar Applications, (12 April 1982); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.933247

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