Optical Knot Graphic (IMAGE)

Duke University

Optical Knot Graphic

Caption

A computational representation of an optical knot. The green areas are where the laser light is passing through. The dark areas inside are where the light interferes with itself, creating a twisting, dark optical knot.

Credit

Natalia Litchinitser, Duke University

Usage Restrictions

None

License

Original content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.