SMRTR Science & EngineeringAug 30, 2026Interesting Engineering

In a first, scientists spot a table-tennis-like force hiding inside a focused laser beam

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ETH Zurich researchers confirmed the "optical Magnus effect" using a trapped calcium ion, measuring lateral displacements of 240–463 nm caused by focused laser beams—findings that could enhance quantum computing accuracy.

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