What is the latest breakthrough in stopping light?

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The latest breakthrough in stopping light involves a solid state medium, achieving a record duration of one minute, surpassing previous accomplishments by Lene Hau. This advancement is significant due to its application in solid state physics rather than atomic gases, marking a pivotal shift in the field. The research paper detailing this achievement can be accessed through the provided link, offering insights into the methodologies employed.

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ZapperZ said:
Two things:

1. Lene Hau had accomplished this several years ago. What makes this one important is the duration and the fact that they are using a solid state medium, not an atomic gas.

1. This link gives you access to that ACTUAL paper

http://physics.aps.org/articles/v6/80

Zz.

Thanks.
 

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