The Dark Side of Light

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The model of vortex structure in laser speckle. Open vortex lines are in red while closed vortex loops are in white. Credit: OHolleran et al.
The model of vortex structure in laser speckle. Open vortex lines are in red, while closed vortex loops are in white. Credit: O’Holleran, et al.

Light may not seem very interesting in our everyday lives. But to scientists, light’s properties are a constant source of intrigue. The nature of light as both wave and particle, light as the universal speed limit, and the way light interacts with magnetic fields in the atmosphere to form auroras are a just a few examples of light’s fascinating behavior.


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