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Cloud-inspired material can bend light around corners

Last updated: November 3, 2024 4:37 am
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A new material can bend light

University of Glasgow

Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of light manipulation, drawing inspiration from natural phenomena like the scattering of light by clouds. This innovative technique holds promising implications for various industries, including medical imaging, electronics cooling, and nuclear reactor design.

Daniele Faccio and his team at the University of Glasgow have unveiled a new method of bending light, likened to the way sunlight is dispersed by clouds and snow. By leveraging the scattering properties of opaque white materials, photons are redirected in a controlled manner, enabling them to navigate around obstacles and corners.

According to Faccio, the mechanism behind this light manipulation mimics the behavior of light interacting with natural elements such as clouds. When photons encounter the surface of a white material, they scatter in multiple directions, unable to penetrate deeply. This phenomenon, known as scattering, is harnessed by the researchers to guide light along specific pathways.

To replicate this natural process, the team utilized 3D printing technology to create objects composed of opaque white material with clear resin tunnels. When light is directed at these structures, it enters the tunnels and undergoes scattering, akin to the behavior of light in snowy environments. However, instead of dispersing randomly, the photons are channeled back into the resin tunnels by the opaque material, allowing for precise control over the direction of light.

These 3D-printed objects exhibit similarities to traditional fiber optic cables, which rely on internal reflection to guide light over long distances. While fiber optics excel in efficiency and distance coverage, the new material developed by Faccio’s team offers a simpler and more cost-effective alternative for directing light.

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Notably, the researchers observed a significant increase in light transmission efficiency when using their material, surpassing solid blocks without clear tunnels by more than two orders of magnitude. This enhanced light control opens up possibilities for applications in various fields, from medical imaging utilizing translucent structures like tendons to engineering solutions such as advanced cooling systems and nuclear reactor design.

Faccio expressed surprise that this light-bending phenomenon had not been discovered earlier, given its reliance on fundamental principles of light scattering. The potential for redirecting not only light but also heat and neutrons underscores the versatility of this innovation and its potential impact on diverse industries.

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