The first experimental test that somebody did to try and demonstrate at least the principles of making an invisibility cloak, they did it for microwave wavelengths. It turns out it's easier to design the structures that'll do this light guiding and hiding of a hidden region. So can I make my car invisible to the police radar gun? You know, you know, Neil, what are you trying to get away with out there?

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