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How do collisions cause light to condense in solid-state devices?

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According to Physics World, researchers have discovered how light can exhibit quantum fluid behavior in semiconductors. When particles collide within these devices, they can cause light to 'condense' into a state with fluid-like properties—a phenomenon that challenges our everyday understanding of light's behavior. This breakthrough opens new possibilities for developing practical quantum light sources with unprecedented capabilities, potentially advancing quantum computing and sensing technologies.

Source: https://physicsworld.com/a/how-do-collisions-cause-light-...

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