The Dark Side of Light Date: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 @ 23:03:34 GMT Topic: Science
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.
ByLisa Zyga
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.
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.