Groundbreaking Experiment Reveals Electromagnetic Waves on Collision Course

Researchers at CUNY ASRC have discovered a method to manipulate photons so they can collide and interact using tailored metamaterials, leading to potential advancements in telecommunications, optical computing, and energy applications. By creating time interfaces, the scientists were able to demonstrate strong photon-photon interactions and control the nature of the collision. This breakthrough could pave the way for shaping electromagnetic pulses and bringing benefits to wireless communications, imaging, computing, and energy harvesting technologies.