Liquid crystal windshields could protect pilots from laser pointers

Some people apparently think it's funny to shine laser pointers at aircraft that are taking off or landing. Unfortunately, though, the glare of the laser beams can temporarily blind pilots, potentially leading to crashes. Installed in planes' windshields, new liquid crystal technology could keep that from happening.

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Category: Aircraft

Tags:

• American Chemical Society
• Laser
• Lewis University
• Liquid crystal

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