Organic Photochromic and Thermochromic Compounds: Volume 2: Physicochemical Studies, Biological Applications, and Thermochromism

by John C. Crano

Book Overview

Experiments showinga rapid and reversible change ofcolor s eem likemagic and are always fascinating. The process involved, photochromism, has a few real and many potential applications. Photochromic glasses thatdarken int he s unlight (protecting eyes from excessive light intensity) and bleach ind im lighta re today a part ofe v eryday life. Organic photochromic compounds in plastic ophthalmic lenses, more comfortable to wear, are now competing with...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0306458837
• ISBN13: 9780306458835
• Release Date: February 1999
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 473 Pages
• Weight: 1.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.2" x 9.4"