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Scientists Freeze Pulse Of Light

Posted by simoniker on from the mr-bigglesworth-looks-on dept.

Smitty825 writes "After slowing down light to slow speeds, scientists at Harvard University have been able to stop light for a very brief period of time without destroying its energy. The article explains how it is different from this previous light-stopping science story - this will hopefully help the development of quantum computers and ways to communicate over long distances without being eavesdropped on."

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  1. Really light pocket light by Mr+Europe · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    Soon we can pack the pocket light full of light in stead of heavy batteries !

    At least it sound _light_ not heavy.

  2. Re:Who wants to stop light? by noselasd · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Well, humans do a lot of light pollution, you can easily call that spamming..

  3. Re:Who wants to stop light? by croddy · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    what? light pollution? if you don't like it, close your damn eyes! sheesh!