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Physicists show hidden topology in light persists despite energy loss

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

Researchers report that light can carry hidden topological features that remain readable even when the optical system loses energy, a case of what physicists call non-Hermitian behaviour. The finding, covered by science outlets, suggests topology-based light structures could survive leakage that would normally destroy them, with potential implications for lasers, sensors and photonic technologies.

Why now: A new physics result showing topological light states survive energy loss is attracting attention from researchers and science readers.

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