Quasicrystal Approximate Pattern (IMAGE)

University of Utah

Quasicrystal Approximate Pattern

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A metal film or foil perforated with a "quasicrystal approximate" pattern allowed the transmission of virtually all far-infrared light in a University of Utah study showing it is possible to harness such radiation for use in much faster wireless communications and in devices to combat terrorism.

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Tatsunosuke Matsui, University of Utah

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