About Chirality: Twisted laserlight can tell mirror images apart

Jul 29, 2026 0 Replies

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laser light can tell mirror-image molecules apart Date: July 28, 2026 Source: Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Summary: Scientists have created twisted laser beams that interact differently with right-handed and left-handed molecules, revealing their identity through the fragments they produce. The approach could provide a faster, simpler, and more sensitive way to analyze important molecules used in chemistry and pharmaceuticals. Paper (free):
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