A 200-year-old physics experiment could help build future computers
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have found a simple method to create optical skyrmions using a 200-year-old optical phenomenon called the Poisson spot. By shining a laser at a small circular disc, they produce stable, swirling light patterns that could advance data storage, communications, and computing technologies. This approach avoids the need for expensive materials, making the production of optical skyrmions more accessible for future research. The discovery demonstrates how a classic physics experiment can lead to innovative technological applications.
Scientists used a 200-year-old light experiment to create stable, swirling light patterns called optical skyrmions by shining a laser at a small disc.
This simple method could lead to cheaper and more accessible ways to develop advanced computing and data storage technologies.
The discovery connects historical science with modern innovation, showing how old ideas can inspire new solutions for future challenges.
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