Vantablack represents the ultimate achievement in light absorption technology, capturing 99.965% of visible light through forests of vertically aligned carbon nanotubes. These microscopic structures, measuring just 20-50 nanometers in diameter, trap photons in labyrinthine paths where light bounces 50-100 times before absorption. The material's revolutionary performance surpasses traditional black coatings by significant margins, opening new possibilities for advanced optical applications requiring absolute darkness.