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John Howell on the science behind invisibility
Harry Potter and his invisibility cloak have thrilled readers and movie goers alike, but did you know that invisibility is rooted in hard science? Dr. John Howell, professor of quantum physics at University of Rochester and Director of the Center for Coherence and Quantum Optics, discusses the science behind the magic.
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