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gabrielbln

Re:Black Blacker Than Vantablack on Saturday September 28, 2019 @01:30AM (#21098652)
We developed an ultrablack fabric and totally missed that opportunity.

But then people pointed me towards the book when we did an Iama on reddit and what an excellent read!

Re:Black Blacker Than Vantablack on Saturday September 28, 2019 @01:27AM (#21098644)
I am concerned with this subject on a daily basis and this is the most civilized and educated discussion I saw until now.

Refreshing, really. Thank you

Thats not exactly accurate. Those nanotube coatings are optimised so it traps the light entirely
Oh god. We developed the blackest tshirt in the world. So I know much more about this subject than what is possibly good for my mental health lol

I made a comparison video about the ultra blacks that are freely available https://youtu.be/ElVzQ2M6vh0

Regarding VB and the MIT stuff, they are hi-tech and useful for optical applications like space telescopes.

Interestingly, the creator of Vantablack told me that there are also some export restrictions due to it's possible usefulness in stealth technology where you want to get rid of stray light.

Let me know if you have additional questions