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Led by researchers at the University of Eastern Finland, a recent study demonstrates that random light acquires an additional phase factor, known as the geometric phase, when its oscillation ...

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The School of Physics is currently seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Numerical Electromagnetism to model and optimize nano-structured fibres for radiative cooling. The incumbent will have ...

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