Cherenkov Light Cone (IMAGE) Chalmers University of Technology Caption Cherenkov light cone is created by particles moving through a metamaterial designed by Chalmers' researcher Philippe Tassin and colleagues. The material is constituted by silver cylinders, a few tens of nanometers thick, embedded in a nonconductive material. Credit Vincent Ginis Usage Restrictions None License Licensed 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.