Three-inch pieces of light

Because of quantum mechanics, the chopping of photons is a fuzzy endeavor.

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January 1, 1927 | Vol. 11 | No. 299

Three-inch pieces of light

A method of cutting off three-inch pieces from a beam of light, like a meat cutter slicing a bologna sausage, though the light moves at 186,000 miles a second, is described by Dr.