Progress on developing an invisibility cloak
Scientists at Duke University had earlier made progress on the real-world equivalent of Harry Potter's invisibility cloak. They claim to have refined the technology still further which is good news for all of us who dream of moving surreptitiously.
The secret to the device is the use of light bending composite material. It allows electromagnetic waves to bend around objects and re-merge on the opposite side. The effect is like viewing a mirage from a distance. The utility of the technology has been demonstrated by bouncing microwaves through 'cloaked' objects. The microwaves have just bounced back as if there was nothing to penetrate.
The major refinement in the technology has come from expanding the range of waves that can penetrate around the materials including infrared and ultraviolet.
Rather than any naughty applications, the scientists are hopeful that the technology will improve wireless communications and protect objects from disturbances such as seismic vibrations.
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