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Pseudogravity That Bends Light Just Like Real Gravity Created by Engineers in a Laboratory (thedebrief.org)
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Researchers studying photonic crystals say they have successfully created a form of pseudogravity that bends light just like real gravity. The new technique could have a dramatic effect on advanced communication technologies like 6G, as well as other applications in optics and materials science that could benefit from a no-contact method of manipulating light.

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[โ€“] subignition@kbin.social 31 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Crystals With No Relation To Gravity Whatsoever Produce A Similar Effect To One Of The Things Gravity Does (They Bend Light) doesn't roll off the tongue

[โ€“] Varyk@sh.itjust.works 22 points 2 years ago

I would gladly accept the extended headline in place of such an asinine misguidance.

Thank you. I did say that out loud and it was very funny.