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Squeezed into Darkness

8 May 2008
Researchers propose a new and less challenging way to "squeeze" light, strongly reducing quantum fluctuations to make a beam with unwavering intensity.
article link PRL (to be published)
dumbbell mode

Atomic Dance Drives Melting

30 April 2008
Computer simulations suggest that a perfect crystal spontaneously melts when atoms move cooperatively. The process may occur in melting under extreme conditions.
article link PRB (April 2008)
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atom chains

Reflection of a Ghost

23 April 2008
Ghost imaging, in which images are made using light that never came near the object, has now been demonstrated with reflected light, but the debate continues over whether the effect can be explained with classical physics.
article link PRA (April 2008)
ghost image of soldier

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