The generation of spin and orbital currents is of crucial importance in the field of spin-
orbitronics. In this work, using relativistic density functional theory and the Kubo linear …

Rare-earth (RE) oxyhydride thin films show a color-neutral, reversible photochromic effect at
ambient conditions. The origin of the photochromism is the topic of current investigations …

The synthesis of the photochromic YHO films is based on the oxidation of deposited yttrium
hydride in ambient conditions. The actual state of the films during the deposition process …

Thin films of rare earth metal oxyhydrides show a photochromic effect, the precise
mechanism of which is yet unknown. Here, we made thin films of NdH3–2 x O x and show …

Cycling stability of the photochromic effect in rare-earth oxyhydride thin films is of great
importance for long-term applications such as smart windows. However, an increasingly …

We present in-situ studies of H loss from YHO films using ion beam analysis and its effect on
the photochromic properties. The film evaporates loosely bound H under exposure to a …

We present a new analytical instrument for studying the optical properties of materials in
different gaseous environments at room and controlled elevated temperatures. The system …

Oxygen‐containing yttrium hydride (YHO), primarily known for its photochromic properties,
simultaneously shows a photoconductive response. Polycrystalline YHO thin films are …

Abstract Rare-Earth oxyhydrides (REH 3-2x O x) are characterized by photodarkening when
illuminated by photons having an energy exceeding that of the band gap. We propose that …

We present equipment for sample synthesis, preparation and modification enabling in-situ
studies employing medium energy ion beams at the ion implanter facility of the Tandem …