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With recent studies, researchers have found that light can be pushed into smaller spaces than ever expected before. Researchers have found that by shrinking the size of the optical fiber  the light travels through, the light itself also shrinks. Scientists previously thought that the light reaches an “ultimate point” where that light can no longer shrink. When the diameter of the light becomes  a few hundred nanometers, or about one thousandth the size of a human hair, it reaches the “ultimate point.” If the fiber goes smaller, the light starts to spread out again, rather than shrink with the fiber. Scientists have now discover how to push the light to shrink a few factors smaller. They were able to do this by use of new nanoscale optical fibers.

This discovery could lead to many new technologies. It could lead to breakthroughs in making tools for optical data processors for telecommunication networks and optical commuting. Not only could it improve optical technology, but it could also provide technology for new light sources. The director of the research program believes that  this technology could also help to detect viruses in public places, help in vitriol fertilization, and many other important things. Read more about this new technology here.

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