Why is glass transparent? - Mark Miodownik
- Episode aired Feb 4, 2014
- 4m
The molecular orbitals in glass have large energy gaps; to large to absorb a photon of visible light. Hence visible light passes right through it.The molecular orbitals in glass have large energy gaps; to large to absorb a photon of visible light. Hence visible light passes right through it.The molecular orbitals in glass have large energy gaps; to large to absorb a photon of visible light. Hence visible light passes right through it.