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A research team in Bochum, Germany has unexpectedly found that light can slow down movements in the nanoworld.
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Bochum, Germany
Who
Sebastian Kruss, Marialore Sulpizi, Martina Havenith, Ruhr University Bochum research team
What
A research team in Bochum, Germany has unexpectedly found that light can slow down movements in the nanoworld.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:50:01 GMT · 5h 23m ago
Where
Bochum, Germany ·
Why
This phenomenon is due to quantum friction, which was poorly understood until now.
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This discovery fundamentally changes our understanding of interfacial processes and opens doors for new applications in materials science and nanotechnology by controlling friction with light.
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