Magnetic light
Igor I. Smolyaninov, Jill Elliott, Anatoly V. Zayats
TL;DR
This paper reports the discovery of a novel magnetic state of light in small holes, where light behaves as tiny magnets, potentially enabling new quantum communication and computing technologies.
Contribution
It introduces the concept of magnetic light in small holes and demonstrates how arrays of such holes form a new magnetic light material.
Findings
Light quanta behave as small magnets in tiny holes.
Arrays of these holes create a two-dimensional magnetic light material.
Magnetic light could be used for quantum communication and computing.
Abstract
In this paper we report on the observation of novel and highly unusual magnetic state of light. It appears that in small holes light quanta behave as small magnets so that light propagation through such holes may be affected by magnetic field. When arrays of such holes are made, magnetic light of the individual holes forms novel and highly unusual two-dimensional magnetic light material. Magnetic light may soon become a great new tool for quantum communication and computing.
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