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Saturday, June 8, 2013

Scientists unveil invisibility cloak big enough to hide a human or a satellite orbiting earth

Scientists unveil invisibility cloak big enough to hide a human or a satellite orbiting earth - so long as you look at it from one direction only | Mail Online: "Scientists have unveiled how to make invisibility cloaks that are big enough to hide a human - or even a satellite orbiting the earth.

While it's not quite the same as the invisibility cloak worn by Harry Potter, scientists have revealed how it is possible to steer light around the region of space they want to hide using lenses and mirrors

As the interest in creating Harry Potter-style cloaks continues to grow, researchers in America have shown how a simple trick used for years by magicians can create the desired effect. Using conventional lenses and mirrors, the scientists are able to steer light around the region of space they want to hide."

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