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Hidden topology in light readable even as energy leaks away

Original: Reading hidden topology in light, even when energy leaks away

Physicists report that the topological properties of light can still be measured and read out even when the optical system loses energy to its surroundings, a regime where such features were often assumed to be washed out. The finding suggests topological information in light fields is more robust than expected, with potential implications for photonic devices, sensing and fundamental studies of non-Hermitian systems where gain and loss play a role.

Why now: A new physics result showing topological light properties survive energy loss challenges expectations and matters for photonics research.

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