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Photonic
crystals are all the rage in research circles
these days because of their ability to channel
and alter lightwaves. Researchers are beginning
to look for ways to change, or tune, crystals
on-the-fly. A simulation shows that adding
a shock wave to the mix leads to a high degree
of control over light -- a boon for telecommunications
and solar energy.
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