Physicists find new ways to manipulate light, paving way for quantum tech

[Judi Lynn]

JAN. 14, 2019 / 12:25 PM

"Understanding how we can manipulate light in photonic circuits will help to unlock a whole host of new technologies," scientist Pascal Del'Haye said.
By Brooks Hays

Jan. 14 (UPI) -- Scientists at Britain's National Physical Laboratory in London have developed new techniques for manipulating light.

The research, detailed in the journal Physical Review Letters, could pave the way for new quantum technologies and telecommunication systems.

While experimenting with an optical ring resonator, a small device capable of storing large amounts of high-intensity light, physicists discovered unusual new optical properties.

The wavelengths of light stored in an an optical ring resonator oscillate around the ring. While studying the resonating light, scientists discovered two new types of spontaneous symmetry breaking.

More:
https://www.upi.com/Science_News/2019/01/14/Physicists-find-new-ways-to-manipulate-light-paving-way-for-quantum-tech/4411547476323/

[applegrove]

1. I have no clue what they are saying but it sounds like a good thing.

[CaptainTruth]

2. Light goes in white, comes out in colors. Cool.

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