Nanotech process makes heat-resistant dyes
Friday, October 3, 2014 - 07:50
in Physics & Chemistry
You may have heard about the hazards posed by pranksters who shine laser pointers at airplanes during takeoff or landing. One way to keep those beams of concentrated light from blinding pilots is to incorporate a special dye in the cockpit windows, one that blocks the wavelengths of laser light while letting other wavelengths through.