Professor Erik Bakkers (IMAGE) Eindhoven University of Technology Caption The physics magazine Physics World recognizes 'Light from silicon' as the revolutionary new discovery of the year. They deem the work of the group of TU/e researcher Erik Bakkers to be the Breakthrough of the Year. Credit Photo: TU Eindhoven Usage Restrictions Credit: TU Eindhoven. Only use this photo together with this news. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.