photochromic

  • Photochromism is the reversible transformation of a chemical species between two forms by the absorption of electromagnetic radiation, where the two forms have different absorption spectra. Trivially, this can be described as a reversible change of colour upon exposure to light.
  • Able to change lens color or darkness/density depending upon the degree of exposure to light.
  • (of a substance) Undergoing a reversible change in color or shade when exposed to light of a particular frequency or intensity
  • (Photochromics) Glazing with the optical properties that change in response to the amount of incident light.

    sunglasses

  • Glasses tinted to protect the eyes from sunlight or glare
  • (sunglass) a convex lens that focuses the rays of the sun; used to start a fire
  • spectacles that are darkened or polarized to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun; “he was wearing a pair of mirrored shades”
  • Sunglasses or sun glasses are a form of protective eyewear designed primarily to prevent bright Sun light and high-energy visible light from damaging or discomforting the eyes.

    cycling

  • (cyclist) a person who rides a bicycle
  • Cycling, also called bicycling or biking, is the use of bicycles for transport, recreation, or for sport. Persons engaged in cycling are cyclists. or bicyclists.
  • The sport or activity of riding a bicycle. Bicycle racing has three main forms: road racing (typically over long distances), track racing (on an oval track), and cyclocross (over rough, open country)
  • the sport of traveling on a bicycle or motorcycle

photochromic sunglasses cycling

photochromic lens

photochromic lens
We couldn’t figure out a way to mount them outdoors so we had to throw them in the air and hope for a good shot.

photochromic lens

photochromic lens
This is our Optimal Brown photochromic lens made with our photochromic monomer.