Tying the knot with computer-generated holograms: Winding optical path moves matter

Tuesday, March 15, 2011 - 13:30 in Physics & Chemistry

In the latest twist on optical knots, physicists have discovered a new method to create extended and knotted optical traps in 3-D. This method may one day help enable fusion energy as a practical power source, according to researchers.

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