Lens polarization technology (polarchromic lenses)

[Ridiculous]

As a new addition to this forum I would like to introduce myself by posting my first (stupid) question:

Polarization of sunglasses' lenses inevitably to some extent depends on the tinting of the lenses: the clearer the tinting, the smaller the polarization effect. That is why absolutely clear polarized lenses are impossible to make, as I understand. My question is about polarchromic lenses, which change the level of tinting based on the light conditions. Is the polarization effect better in bright light conditions (as the tinting of the lens turns darker), in other words: does the polarization effect on these lenses depend on light conditions and therefore the tinting level? Or is the polarization effect constant (does not change with the change of tinting), which would mean that the polarization effect is dictated by the clearest tinting level (in darker conitions) of the lenses? The latter would mean that in case of amber lenses for example, the polarization effect is dictated by the lightest yellow it reaches in darker light conditiones and the darker tinting during midday light conditions only darken the view and not affect the polarization?


I hope I explained myself clearly and thank you in advance for any help!

[MikeAurelius]

Actually, as I understand it, clear polarization is "impossible" because of the effect of the polarization itself. Current technology is essentially (in purely simplistic terms) scribing very fine lines across a microthin piece of polymer. These lines cut down the visible light by a certain percentage and allow only light traveling in one direction to pass through. All of the other light is either absorbed or reflected back, rendering the polarization material into a (per se) filter.

Tinting is achieved by using a grey or brown polymer substrate, and the addition of a fixed tint or photochromic base lens only adds more filtration/color/tint.

[kentmitchell1961]

Maui introduced a gradient polarized that goes to clear, but starts off dark. No clue what pagen ritual they did to get it too work tho'.

[optilady1]

Maui introduced a gradient polarized that goes to clear, but starts off dark. No clue what pagen ritual they did to get it too work tho'.

Dancing around a fire with nothing on but their Maui's.

[kentmitchell1961]

Hmm, I didn't think anyone saw me last saturday night..... ;>

[optilady1]

You never know who's out their in the woods.

[kentmitchell1961]

Nuts.... Gotta be more careful next time.... Or, come on in and join the pahtay!!!