Slow light research has been a fast-moving topic in recent years, with potential applications from quantum computing to telecommunications. Techniques are now emerging that can slow down light in optical fibres.
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Mok, J., Eggleton, B. Expect more delays. Nature 433, 811–812 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1038/433811a
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