Why do we need slow light?

Thomas F. Krauss

doi:10.1038/nphoton.2008.139

Why do we need slow light?

Thomas F. Krauss

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Abstract

The extreme speed at which light moves, and the fact that photons do not tend to interact with transparent matter, is of enormous benefit to mankind. It allows us to see deep into the Universe and to transmit data over long distances in optical fibres. So, why slow light down?.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	448-450
Number of pages	3
Journal	Nature Photonics
Volume	2
Issue number	8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/nphoton.2008.139
Publication status	Published - Aug 2008

Keywords

CRYSTAL WAVE-GUIDES
POWER

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