Whirlpools made of light can be twisted into the shape of a doughnut

Vortex rings, similar to smoke rings, have been observed in pulsing light before. Now, scientists have figured out how to make them on purpose with lasers, mirrors and special lenses

Whirlpools made of light can be twisted into the shape of a doughnut
Vortex rings, similar to smoke rings, have been observed in pulsing light before. Now, scientists have figured out how to make them on purpose with lasers, mirrors and special lenses