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Physicists Have Manipulated "Quantum Light" For The First Time, in a Huge Breakthrough
Science Alert (via MSN.com) ^ | 22 March 2023 | Fiona MacDonald

Posted on 03/23/2023 4:02:24 AM PDT by zeestephen

The new breakthrough has now achieved stimulated emission [laser] and detection for single photons, as well as small groups of photons from a single atom, leading to them becoming strongly correlated – in other words, "quantum light." And that's a huge step forward..."By demonstrating that we can identify and manipulate photon-bound states, we have taken a vital first step towards harnessing quantum light for practical use..."

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TOPICS: Astronomy; Chit/Chat; Science
KEYWORDS: astronomy; physics; science; stringtheory
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To: Clutch Martin

The quantum flashlight exists in a superposition of “on” and “off”, until you need it, in which case it will probably break because it’s made in China.


21 posted on 03/23/2023 8:01:22 AM PDT by Boogieman
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I always look forward to those rare “stimulated emissions”.


22 posted on 03/23/2023 8:05:43 AM PDT by BipolarBob (The rumor has not been confirmed until the FBI officially denies it.)
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To: zeestephen

Does this mean we will be able to see Ant-Man when he’s in the Quantum Realm?


23 posted on 03/23/2023 8:52:42 AM PDT by telescope115 (My feet are on the ground, and my head is in the stars. A Man, and proud of it!)
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To: zeestephen

We have taken a vital first step towards harnessing quantum light for practical use...”

Beam me up Scotty


24 posted on 03/23/2023 9:13:06 AM PDT by Vaduz (LAWYERS )
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To: zeestephen

The biggest news since Coors lite and Bud Lite...

Hmmm... Limits you to just one or a small group?


25 posted on 03/23/2023 12:04:01 PM PDT by SuperLuminal (Where is the next Sam Adams when we so desperately need him)
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To: Clutch Martin

The moment you look at a quantum flashlight, the light disappears.


26 posted on 03/24/2023 4:50:48 AM PDT by ConservativeMind (Trump: Befuddling Democrats, Republicans, and the Media for the benefit of the US and all mankind.)
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