chiral
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- chirality noun
Etymology
Origin of chiral
1894; chir- < Greek cheír hand + -al 1; coined by Lord Kelvin
Example Sentences
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This advance could enable new capabilities in chiral sensing, optical communication, and quantum photonics.
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Scientists often use chiral light to study such molecules.
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Instead of relying on static components, its response to different types of chiral light can be adjusted continuously without replacing any parts.
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When the two photonic crystal layers are brought close together and rotated, the structure becomes geometrically chiral and capable of detecting the handedness of incoming light.
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Future systems could be used in chiral sensing, where devices are tuned to detect specific molecules at different wavelengths.
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