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Scientists Closer to Invisibility Cloak

New material geared towards military, medical uses

By Caroline Zimmerman,  Newser User

Posted Aug 10, 2008 5:24 PM CDT

(Newser) – Soon Harry Potter may not be the only one wearing an invisibility cloak. Researchers today announced a new material that bends light away from objects, causing "negative refraction" and "cloaking." The technology, which adds to earlier research veiling two-dimensional objects, will likely conceal military devices and improve medical techniques, LiveScience reports.

In this artist rendering, a next-generation stealth fighter jet that Japan has decided to develop is shown.
In this artist rendering, a next-generation stealth fighter jet that Japan has decided to develop is shown.   (Associated Press)
A pair of F-117 stealth fighter jets are inspected after they landed  at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Monday, March 10, 2008, in Dayton, Ohio.
A pair of F-117 stealth fighter jets are inspected after they landed at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Monday, March 10, 2008, in Dayton, Ohio.   (Associated Press)
An F-117 stealth fighter jet is inspected after it landed  at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Monday, March 10, 2008, in Dayton, Ohio.
An F-117 stealth fighter jet is inspected after it landed at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Monday, March 10, 2008, in Dayton, Ohio.   (Associated Press)
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