The phrase "allow light through" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing an object or material that permits light to pass, such as windows or certain fabrics.
Example: "The sheer curtains allow light through, creating a soft and inviting atmosphere in the room."
Alternatives: "let light in" or "permit light to pass".
These films could be used to coat windows in hot countries to reflect heat away while allow light through the glass, thus reducing the need for air conditioning.
There are innovative materials and designs everywhere — self-adjusting exterior blinds at Team Ontario's house that can also reflect sunlight into the building; a plastic water wall at the University of Arizona's entry that absorbs sunlight and gives off heat; and, at the Lumenhaus, movable translucent panels insulated with aerogel, which allow light through.
Ivan Parkin, from UCL, who took part in the research, says: "We effectively tried to replicate the effect seen in the Lycurgus cup to recreate the extraordinary coloration efficiency that the Romans achieved". These films could be used to coat windows in hot countries to reflect heat away while allow light through the glass, thus reducing the need for air conditioning.
They found that although most of the shell consists of small, irregularly arranged crystals, the oblong lens is made of large crystals, aligned to allow light through relatively unimpeded.
To simplify testing, apertures were used to allow light through a localized area.
Many people use an open-backed bookcase for this purpose, in order to allow light through.
The wall separating the main conference room from reception is entirely of frosted glass, allowing light through but not sound.
In the one-step process, a mask is used that lets different levels of light fall on the photoresist (in conventional photolithography, the mask either allows light through or blocks it).
The thin, transparent elasticated caps fit snugly over the rim of the bigger pots, retaining heat and moisture and allowing light through, as well as enabling me to monitor their growth.
Leather puppets of mythological figures, the bodies intricately incised to allow light to pass through, are attached to sticks for manipulation.
Mr. Kasai and Mr. Liu wanted a design that would allow light to shine through, so that the cube would not appear too opaque or solid.
