<ul><li>A new quantum theory has provided the first-ever depiction of the shape of a single light particle, a photon.</li><li>Understanding photon-matter interactions at the quantum level could have implications for quantum physics and material science.</li><li>Researchers from the University of Birmingham developed a theoretical model to describe the interactions between photons and their sources.</li><li>This research could lead to advancements in nanophotonics, pathogen detection, and controlled chemical reactions.</li></ul>

The shape of light: “something that hasn’t been seen before in physics”

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