Abstract

We have observed dark decay rates in BaTiO₃ crystals at elevated temperatures that correspond to dark decay times as long as 2200 years at room temperature. Our investigations have shown that cerium is a desirable dopant in BaTiO₃ for enhancing the dark storage time.

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