Finally, a rainbow you can't take a picture of and post to Instagram.
Rainbows made from sound capture scientists' imagination
Two research teams have created full 'elastic rainbows' by sorting sound vibrations by frequency on micro-engineered chips. The breakthrough could lead to vibration filters, ultrasonic routers, and energy-harvesting devices, but practical applications remain years away as the devices need to shrink and trap more energy.
Source: Rainbows made from sound capture scientists' imagination — New Scientist
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