What is Solid Light? A Newly Discovered Phenomenon
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In what is a new and brilliant discovery, scientists have created "solid light" by passing laser light through a crystal. Light is the fastest thing in the Universe, and is comprised of massless photons that can be organized in such a way that resembles matter.
"Solid light" is created when scientists pass a laser through a crystal to create "polaritoms". These particles glow bright and move without friction, but are organized similar to matter. Italian scientists have been able to run this experiment and have shown evidence of light that glows incredibly bright and is potentially groundbreaking in its applications.
Polaritoms are similar to light energy and matter. Light is both a wave and a particle comprised on photons. These particles reflect light and move without friction.
This is a fascinating discovery, and reminds me of science fiction stories I have read about faster than light travel. This material could be useful in the semiconductor industry and it's existence can help scientists and engineers conduct experiments on light and fluid dynamics. The potential for discovery with this material is high, and I am excited to see what comes next. Mabey a spaceship made of light?
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