Optical: systems and elements – Optical modulator – Light wave temporal modulation
Patent
1996-03-18
1997-10-21
Epps, Georgia Y.
Optical: systems and elements
Optical modulator
Light wave temporal modulation
359275, G02F 115, G02F 1153
Patent
active
056802455
ABSTRACT:
An electrochromic assembly which is useful, for example, as a rearview mirror or glazing is disclosed with reduced ultraviolet (UV) radiation degradation and reduced fogging or misting in high humidity conditions. The assembly may include a pair of glass or other elements confining an electrochromic medium therebetween. Ultraviolet radiation is preferably reduced by a sheet of specialized glass which may include higher iron oxide or cerium oxide content than conventional soda lime window glass. The specialized glass is preferably a tinted glass that absorbs substantially more light in those regions of the visible spectrum higher than about 560 nanometers than in other regions of the visible spectrum. An anti-fogging additive may also be included in the assembly.
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