Researchers Now Able To Stop, Restart Light


	Researchers Now Able To Stop, Restart Light

chestnut501

9-1-2009 7:04 AM

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science, news, physics, light, energy, atoms, matter, speed, temperature

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Einstein Would Be Amazed

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9-1-2009 3:17 PM

arifsali

It's been 9 years since. The article is dated 2001. What's been happening since then?

9-1-2009 4:36 PM

carrerinyes

They are tripping the light fantastic

9-2-2009 1:10 AM

chestnut501

Thanks carrerinyes..

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