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Device can theoretically trap a light ‘bit’ for an infinite amount of time

Device can theoretically trap a light 'bit' for an infinite amount of time

The optical meta-atom has a core (with radius R1) and shell (with radius R2). Light of a specific wavelength (quantized energy) can be trapped inside the core. Credit: Lannebère, et al. CC-BY-4.0

Device can theoretically trap a light ‘bit’ for an infinite amount of time