Scientists at the University of Rochester and Rochester Institute of Technology have engineered a squeezed phonon laser that could help develop ‘unjammable’ navigation systems and delve into quantum phenomena like entanglement.
Lasers, first invented in the 1960s, have opened new avenues for research and practical applications. From corrective eye surgery to confining plasma for nuclear fusion research and from entertainment to quickening checkout at supermarkets, lasers are now part of our everyday lives.
While the lasers we use control photons, or light particles, scientists have also created lasers that control other fundamental particles, such as vibrations and sound. These are known as phonons and open up opportunities for further research in quantum physics, gravity, and particle acceleration.
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