Transparent displays enabled by resonant nanoparticle scattering

We create a transparent display by projecting monochromatic images onto a polymer film embedded with nanoparticles that selectively scatter light at the projected wavelength. This approach features simplicity, wide viewing angle, scalability, and low cost.

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