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Harvard Scientists Develop Chip That Controls Light Chirality in Real Time

A reconfigurable photonic crystal inspired by twistronics unlocks dynamic control over light polarization

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Faisal Khan
Mar 26, 2026
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In a breakthrough that blends physics, engineering, and nanotechnology, researchers at Harvard University have developed a miniature device capable of dynamically controlling one of light’s most subtle and powerful properties: its chirality. By leveraging a novel design rooted in the emerging field of twistronics, the team has opened a pathway toward smarter sensors, faster communications, and potentially transformative quantum technologies.

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