New magnetic component discovered in the Faraday effect after nearly two centuries
phys.org
Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem discovered that the magnetic component of light plays a direct role in the Faraday effect, overturning a 180-year-old assumption that only its electric field mattered.
  • DaMonsterKnees@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    21 days ago

    All super interesting, great share, thanks!

    Did have to chuckle slightly; “The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.” Feels Leslie Nielsen level silly. Like, “The Punching College of Mike Tyson.”