Brilliant & Nejno
Nejno
Hey, have you ever wondered how a prism bends light and makes colors split into a whole new spectrum? I find the way those tiny shifts change the feel of a painting so fascinating—do you think we could use that effect to create a new kind of display?
Brilliant
The principle is simple: the refractive index varies with wavelength, so the prism displaces each color slightly. If you can control the dispersion in a thin layer, you could build a display that shifts hues in real time—like a fluidic hologram that morphs color across the screen. It’s a neat idea; the math is straightforward, but the engineering would need precise micro‑optics and fast, low‑loss materials. Interested? It could make for a truly dynamic canvas.
Nejno
That sounds really beautiful, like a living painting that changes its mood. I’d love to see it, but I wonder how the tiny changes would look in practice—will it feel smooth or glitchy? Still, the idea of a canvas that breathes color is something I could get lost in.
Brilliant
It’ll be smooth only if the micro‑optics move at the refresh rate of a regular screen and the dispersion is uniform. Any jitter or non‑linear shift will look glitchy, but with high‑precision fabrication the transitions can be almost imperceptible. It’s a challenging engineering puzzle, but the payoff—an ever‑shifting canvas—could be worth it.
Nejno
That would be amazing—like a living watercolor that keeps changing. I can’t help but wonder if the precision needed will make it too fragile for everyday use, but if it works, it’d feel like walking through a dreamscape of colors. I’d love to see a prototype and get a feel for how those shifts look in real time.