If sunshine falls on the window, or it is a bright day, the window will become opaque.LightningInAJar said:
I would not use it in sunlight.Baluncore said:
I don't think electrochromic window would help. I like those LED hologram fans, but I want higher res and no moving parts. I want the dark regions to be see thru.Jarvis323 said:
Smart glass does not have “a current pass through it” as that would be very inefficient. Switchable glass has a liquid crystal film, between transparent conductive layers, within the laminate that change optical characteristics when subjected to an electric field.Rive said:
Transparent surfaces can become opaque due to a change in their physical or chemical properties. This can be caused by factors such as temperature, pressure, or exposure to certain chemicals or light. For example, glass can become opaque when exposed to extreme heat, causing it to melt and lose its transparency.
Some transparent materials, such as certain types of glass, can become opaque over time due to a process called devitrification. This occurs when the glass slowly crystallizes, causing it to lose its transparency and become more opaque. This process can also be accelerated by exposure to moisture or other environmental factors.
Yes, some transparent materials can become opaque temporarily due to a phenomenon called reversible photochromism. This occurs when the material's molecules change their structure in response to light, causing the material to temporarily lose its transparency. An example of this is transition lenses, which become darker in bright sunlight but return to their transparent state indoors.
In some cases, transparent surfaces becoming opaque can have practical benefits. For example, materials that become opaque in response to light can be used for privacy or to control the amount of light entering a space. This can be useful for windows, eyeglasses, and other applications.
Yes, there are materials that can be engineered to become opaque on demand, such as smart glass. This type of glass contains a special coating or layer that responds to an electrical current, causing it to change from transparent to opaque. This technology is often used in windows, allowing for control over privacy and light levels without the need for blinds or curtains.
