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Theory Describes 'Molecules' of Light

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Theoretical work has shown how two photons can be bound together in much the same way that atoms form molecules. If demonstrated experimentally, the phenomenon could be exploited to enhance photon detectors and enable quantum computing. "Lots of modern technologies are based on light, from communication technology to high-definition imaging," said researcher Alexey Gorshkov. "Many of them would be greatly improved if we could engineer interactions between photons." Two photons, depicted in this artist's rendering as waves at left and right, can be locked together at a short...Read full article

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    Published: September 2015
    Research & TechnologyAmericasMarylandUniversity of MarylandJoint Quantum InstituteNISTAlexey GorshkovBasic ScienceCommunicationsSensors & Detectorsquantum computingTech Pulse

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