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Scientists create an “electron lighthouse” with laser light

ScienceDailyTuesday, July 28, 2026 at 5:03 AM

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Scientists create an “electron lighthouse” with laser light
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Scientists have created an “electron lighthouse” that uses laser light to launch and steer electrons through a semiconductor without an applied electrical field. The quantum effect could eventually improve optical sensors, communications, imaging, and information storage.

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Scientists have created an “electron lighthouse” that uses laser light to launch and steer electrons through a semiconductor without an applied electrical field. The quantum effect could eventually improve optical sensors, communications, imaging, and information storage.

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