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Investigation of five types of switchable retroreflector films for enhanced visible and infrared conspicuity applications

Schultz et al., 2012

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2125318466366584405
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Schultz P
Cumby B
Heikenfeld J
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Applied optics

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We report on the physics, design, characterization, and demonstration of five viable techniques for switchable retroreflectors, including integrated electrowetting scattering, integrated and external electrowetting light valves, external liquid crystal light valve, and …
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