Exploring the Force of Light

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Jack Harris, assistant professor of physics and applied physics, and one of Discover magazine's "20 Under 40" for 2008, discusses his experiments to measure the force of light.

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Professor Harris explains his efforts to measure the tiny force exerted by individual light particles, or photons - research with applications in quantum encryption and measuring environmental toxins in the atmosphere.

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