Researchers studying photonic crystals say they have successfully created a form of pseudogravity that bends light just like real gravity. The new technique could have a dramatic effect on advanced communication technologies like 6G, as well as other applications in optics and materials science that could benefit from a no-contact method of manipulating light.

  • subignition
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    339 months ago

    Crystals With No Relation To Gravity Whatsoever Produce A Similar Effect To One Of The Things Gravity Does (They Bend Light) doesn’t roll off the tongue

    • @Varyk
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      269 months ago

      I would gladly accept the extended headline in place of such an asinine misguidance.

      Thank you. I did say that out loud and it was very funny.

      • @mindbleach
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        9 months ago

        I look forward to cwnrtgwpasetoottgdtbls becoming an industry-standard acronym like lasers.

        There’s exciting applications for their longer-wavelength cousins, cwnrtgwpasetoottgdtbms.

        • @Varyk
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          19 months ago

          Hahahaha, the scientific world will give thanks