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Physicists create first 'topological' laser - C C - Oct 30, 2017 http://physicsworld.com/cws/article/news/2017/oct/27/physicists-create-first-topological-laser EXCERPT: A new kind of laser, in which light snakes around a cavity of any shape without scattering, has been developed by researchers in the US. They claim that their "toplogical laser", which works at telecom wavelengths, could allow improved miniaturization of silicon photonics or even protect quantum information from scattering.... - - -