Scientists at the University of Chicago found a glass crystal just a few atoms thick can trap and carry light (IMAGE)

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Scientists at the University of Chicago found a glass crystal just a few atoms thick can trap and carry light

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Scientists at the University of Chicago found a glass crystal just a few atoms thick can trap and carry light—and could be used for applications. The material is visible as the thin line in the center of the plastic, held by study co-author Hanyu Hong.

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