French Scientists Create Glass That Helps You Save on Air Conditioning.

That will be particularly useful in countries with warm climates.

French researchers have developed a coating that can mitigate the heating of buildings without sacrificing light. It is made of several materials with light refractive properties, including a silicon polymer that can reflect heat.

The main task of scientists was to combine the properties of several materials, arranging them like a pie. Since this can only be done using the trial and error method, the team resorted to the help of a quantum computer and machine learning algorithms. The resulting arrangement of layers restricts the passage of light waves of a specific length, thereby reflecting both infrared and ultraviolet radiation.

It’s worth noting that the coating is effective throughout the daylight hours in both vertical and horizontal positions. On average, its use helps reduce the temperature in the building by 5-7 percent. In hot countries, this will allow people to significantly save on electricity. Yet, the practical application of the development is still unknown.