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Scientists Unlock a Hidden Dimension for Light—And It Could Revolutionize Technology!
Daily Galaxy ^ | April 24, 2025 | Lydia Amazouz

Posted on 04/24/2025 9:32:51 PM PDT by Red Badger

Scientists have discovered a groundbreaking phenomenon where light materializes from nothingness, opening the door to revolutionary advances in physics and technology.

In a groundbreaking new study, researchers from the University of Rostock and the University of Birmingham have made a surprising discovery that challenges the long-held understanding of time and space in physics. Their research, recently published in Nature Photonics, reveals the existence of “space-time-topological events” where light appears to emerge from and disappear into nothingness—a phenomenon that initially seems like magic, but is grounded in deep mathematical principles.

Rethinking Time and Space in Physics

Time has long been considered one of the most peculiar dimensions in physics. Unlike the other spatial dimensions, time flows in one direction—forward—and has fascinated scientists for years. Despite its importance, time has received less attention in physics compared to space. However, recent advancements in the study of spatiotemporal crystals have sparked a reevaluation of how time can be used in understanding the physical world.

This shift in thinking has led to the discovery of new phenomena that could have vast applications, all linked to a deeper understanding of time’s unique properties. According to the researchers, these events could potentially revolutionize technologies that rely on controlling light.

Time and space rethought: A new look at these old dimensions in physics opens doors to new phenomena, such as so-called space-time-topological events, and their technological applications. Credit: A. Szameit/ Universität Rostock

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Space-Time-Topological Events: The Birth of Light from Nothing

The discovery centers on a series of experiments in which light was brought to appear “glued” to a precise point in space-time. As Prof. Alexander Szameit from the University of Rostock explains, the experiment demonstrated a striking moment where “in the beginning, there is nothing. Then physics says, ‘Let there be light!’ and there actually is light—at one precise moment in time and point in space.”

This phenomenon, referred to as a space-time-topological event, is not accidental but instead stems from the field of topology, a branch of mathematics that dictates how light behaves in these circumstances.

Robustness Against External Perturbations

One of the most significant aspects of these space-time-topological events is their unique robustness. The researchers found that these flashes of light were resistant to common experimental disturbances, such as errors in setup or stray light. Dr. Joshua Feis of the University of Rostock explained that this feature makes them remarkably stable, which could be a game-changer for fields like imaging, communications, and laser technologies.

Dr. Sebastian Weidemann, also from the University of Rostock, added that this resilience is highly desirable, as it may enable the precise manipulation of light waves, which could lead to improvements in many technological applications.

The Future of Space-Time and Light

This research marks a critical turning point in our understanding of space-time and light. It opens up exciting possibilities not only for fundamental science but also for practical applications in technology. The study demonstrates how reconsidering the role of time in physics can lead to discoveries that we could have never anticipated.

As Prof. Hannah Price from the University of Birmingham notes, these findings are just the beginning, suggesting that this new-old dimension of time might allow for even more groundbreaking discoveries in the future.


TOPICS: Astronomy; Computers/Internet; Science; Weird Stuff
KEYWORDS: astronomy; dailygalaxy; light; lydiaamazouz; mathematics; notfromnothingness; overblownheadline; physics; rabbithole; science; stringtheory; topologicalevent; topology
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1 posted on 04/24/2025 9:32:51 PM PDT by Red Badger
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To: SunkenCiv

PING!....................


2 posted on 04/24/2025 9:33:32 PM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Red Badger

This is going to take time to process.

Because if what they are saying is true....

Yeah that’s the farthest I made it with that statement.


3 posted on 04/24/2025 9:34:46 PM PDT by Celerity
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To: Red Badger

bttt


4 posted on 04/24/2025 9:40:00 PM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is opinion or satire. Or both.)
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To: Red Badger

Did Kamala write this? It’s nothing but 0 calorie word salad! Well is “light” Jim, unburdened by what has been or what will be...


5 posted on 04/24/2025 9:47:04 PM PDT by Theophilus (covfefe)
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To: Red Badger

Our little tiny quantum friends that appear and disappear in space time.


6 posted on 04/24/2025 9:47:10 PM PDT by Openurmind
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To: Red Badger

Fiat Lux.


7 posted on 04/24/2025 9:49:54 PM PDT by rfp1234 (E Porcibus Unum)
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To: rfp1234

I owned a Fiat.

It was BAD LUX....................


8 posted on 04/24/2025 9:52:41 PM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Red Badger

Light is the smallest none divisible thing in science and Light is comprised of two sounds which we can not isolate, yet, from one another.

Light was commanded into existence and it will travel or expand until it goes to the forest reach, and return.

Light or from Greek is EXIST & BE in existance.

These are Grant Chasers.


9 posted on 04/24/2025 9:54:13 PM PDT by Jumper
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To: Theophilus

“ Did Kamala write this? It’s nothing but 0 calorie word salad! Well is “light” Jim, unburdened by what has been or what will be...”
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You have something against buzzwords? ;-)


10 posted on 04/24/2025 9:59:52 PM PDT by House Atreides (I’m now ULTRA-MAGA-PRO-MAX)
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To: Red Badger

Watt a great discovery


11 posted on 04/24/2025 10:08:32 PM PDT by Bob434 (Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana)
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To: Red Badger

What are the implications of this discovery in regards to sex robots? Asking for a friend.


12 posted on 04/24/2025 10:17:34 PM PDT by wildcard_redneck ( )
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To: Red Badger

“The researchers found that these flashes of light were resistant to common experimental disturbances, such as errors in setup or stray light.”

Sounds like it was a troubled undertaking.


13 posted on 04/24/2025 10:25:56 PM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is opinion or satire. Or both.)
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To: Fred Nerks; Lazamataz; george76

Discovery: Light appearing from nothimg PING


14 posted on 04/24/2025 10:30:13 PM PDT by Candor7 (Ask not for whom the Trump Trolls,He trolls for thee!<img src="" width=500</img><a href="">tag</a>) )
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To: wildcard_redneck

I’m not joking- someday sex robots will be the mainstay of an economy. Just as the internet is about 98% porn with some cat videos and recipes thrown in, all of our technology is moving towards sex robots. You think I’m joking.


15 posted on 04/24/2025 10:32:41 PM PDT by Strict9
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To: TigersEye

Light manifests from nothingness Ping ( Luminosity Principle) discovered by Scientists.

We call it the dharmakaya.


16 posted on 04/24/2025 10:32:50 PM PDT by Candor7 (Ask not for whom the Trump Trolls,He trolls for thee!<img src="" width=500</img><a href="">tag</a>) )
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To: Red Badger

They’ll never ask me, but light doesn’t come from nothing, it comes from God. He’s revealing Himself to the scientists if they just pay attention.


17 posted on 04/24/2025 10:33:53 PM PDT by skr (1 Peter 1:15 - But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation)
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To: Red Badger

To me, it ties right in with the Gospel of John:

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was in the beginning with God. 3All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being. 4In Him was life, and the life was the Light of men. 5The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.


18 posted on 04/24/2025 10:36:55 PM PDT by married21 (As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.)
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To: Red Badger

There is something called ‘Brewster’s Angle’ where 100 % of the reflected light is polarized. If you shine a laser on the floor at that angle a simple rotation of the laser will make the reflection appear and disappear.


19 posted on 04/24/2025 11:10:22 PM PDT by Nateman (Democrats did not strive for fraud friendly voting merely to continue honest elections.)
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To: Red Badger

We could be just 10 years away from creating a chrono-synclastic infundibulum.


20 posted on 04/24/2025 11:15:53 PM PDT by Nachoman (Proudly oppressing people of color since 1957.)
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