<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Scientists have discovered a centrosymmetric crystal that behaves as though it is chiral, absorbing left- and right-handed circularly-polarized light differently.</li><li>This unique finding could aid in developing new technologies to control light, leading to brighter optical displays, improved sensors, and other applications.</li><li>The crystal, Li2Co3(SeO3)4, shows a strong chiroptical response to circularly polarized light, contrary to traditional assumptions about crystals and chiroptical behavior.</li><li>The research challenges existing notions and offers opportunities to engineer new optical materials, potentially revolutionizing optical materials engineering for various applications.</li></ul>

Symmetric crystals can absorb light asymmetrically

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