Modern Materials Flashcards
1
Q
Phosphorescent pigment
- example
- description
A
- emergency exit signs
- this material absorbs light energy and stores this releasing it slowly as a form of light.
2
Q
Electroluminescent lighting
- example
- description
A
- clock backlight
- converts electrical energy into light
3
Q
LCD
- example
- description
A
- calculator
- when a voltage is applied, the molecular arrangement changes this causes a variation to the intensity displayed, when the voltage is removed the reverse function occurs. Colour filters can also be used.
