Useful in medication research "Since a water droplet is about 100,000 times larger than an atom, we get a model of an atom that is visible to the naked eye, an 'optical atom'," says Javier Marmolejo.

Jan 31, 2023 An illuminated water droplet creates an 'optical atom' (Nanowerk News) Shining light on a water droplet creates effects analogous to what happens in an atom. This can help us understand ...