The Arqiv

We Made Solid Light, and The tools of the Future Just Got Real.


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Have you ever seen a ship float in the sky? Or wondered if light could become solid?Welcome to ARQIV — where science sounds like magic.In this mind-bending episode, we explore how light can create illusions so convincing, they make entire cities appear to levitate... and then go even further into quantum territory: scientists have officially turned light into a new state of matter — a supersolid.🔭 From the optical trickery of “Fata Morgana” mirages to real-life “programmable matter” experiments straight out of Star Trek, we break down how photons can defy expectations, become tangible, and maybe even eternal.🎧 Highlights:Floating cities and optical mirages explainedHow Italian researchers turned light into a supersolidThe quantum magic behind polaritonsWhat happens to light at the end of timeIf you think light is just for seeing… wait ‘til you see this.📌 Subscribe for more deep-science storytelling, where curiosity meets awe.

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The ArqivBy Steve Ryan