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Atoms in the crystal lattice of tantalum disulfide arrange themselves into six-pointed stars that can be manipulated by light, according to Rice University researchers. The phenomenon can be used to control the material's refractive index. It could become useful for 3D displays, virtual reality and in lidar systems for self-driving vehicles.
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Weijian Li/Rice University
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