Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Researchers Slow Light to 61 km/h, Transforming Quantum Tech

2/16/2025

24 4

Summary

Story summary

In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers have managed to slow light to a mere 61 kilometers per hour using a Bose-Einstein condensate, a rare quantum state of matter. This remarkable feat opens doors to manipulating light, promising revolutionary advancements in quantum computing, optical data storage, and precision sensors, ultimately transforming how we process and store information.

1 of 1

Story summary

In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers have managed to slow light to a mere 61 kilometers per hour using a Bose-Einstein condensate, a rare quantum state of matter. This remarkable feat opens doors to manipulating light, promising revolutionary advancements in quantum computing, optical data storage, and precision sensors, ultimately transforming how we process and store information.