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Newly Observed Effect Makes Atoms Transparent to Certain Frequencies of Light
Newly Observed Effect Makes Atoms Transparent to Certain Frequencies of Light
April 27, 2023
A newly discovered phenomenon dubbed "collectively induced transparency" (CIT) causes groups of atoms to abruptly stop reflecting light at specific frequencies. [Caltech story]
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Robert Perkins
Artist's visualization of a laser striking atoms in an optical cavity. Credit: Ella Maru Studio.
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Artist's visualization of a laser striking atoms in an optical cavity. Credit: Ella Maru Studio.