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The Material World

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We can't usually re-write the laws of physics, but scientists have created a new type of material that just might. It has a negative refractive index and it could be used to create a "perfect" lens.
Quentin Cooper discusses this theory with John Pendry from Imperial College London.
Producer Sarah Empey EMAIL: material.world@bbc.co.uk

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Quentin Cooper
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John Pendry
Producer:
Sarah Empey
Source: Radio Times

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