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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."

2 of 343 comments (clear)

  1. Re:Okay... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Redundant

    That's why comments exist. It's YOUR job!

  2. Stupid joke by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Redundant

    In Soviet Russia, a pulse of light freezes you!