The extreme speed at which light moves, and the fact that photons do not tend to interact with transparent matter, is of enormous benefit to mankind. It allows us to see deep into the Universe and to transmit data over long distances in optical fibres. So, why slow light down?
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Krauss, T. Why do we need slow light?. Nature Photon 2, 448–450 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1038/nphoton.2008.139
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