Using resonant structures can enhance one of the key features of photonic time crystals while easing practical challenges, bringing their realization at optical frequencies closer to reality and unlocking potential applications in light amplification and next-generation photonic technologies.
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Hayran, Z., Monticone, F. A resonant tone for photonic time crystals. Nat. Photon. 19, 126–128 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41566-024-01612-x
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