This paper reviews several schemes for hiding objects from observation, in both fiction and fact. It uses a calculation by Tyutekin, et al. to remind readers that complete invisibility is, in fact, theoretically possible, and lists some of the practical realities that get in the way. Stealth aircraft are briefly mentioned.


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    Title :

    The Lamont Cranston effect, Harry Potter's cloak, and other forms of invisibility


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    Publication date :

    2005-03-01


    Size :

    373476 byte




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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