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New model explains why glass becomes less transparent to terahertz light

Electromagnetic waves in the gigahertz (GHz) range, such as those used in mobile communications, can readily pass through many types of glass. However, transmission decreases significantly at terahertz frequencies above a characteristic threshold.

New model explains why glass becomes less transparent to terahertz light

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