Light has always carried more than brightness. In this case, it also carries direction and twist. That mix may open a new ...

A single gold nanorod, far smaller than a wavelength of visible light, can be coaxed into emitting circularly polarized ...

Researchers have shown that surprisingly large metal particles can behave according to quantum mechanics, existing in multiple states at once.

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Research on X-ray and gamma-ray beams highlights their advantages in interstellar communication, offering new strategies for ...