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Lenses made from nanomaterials get closer to replacing glassThe latest ultrathin "metalenses" can now handle multiple colors. By S. Dent, 02.08.2017
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Smallest-ever optical switch revolves around one atomIt's actually smaller than the light beam it needs to work.By J. Fingas, 02.07.2016
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