fleeting, transitory evanescent wave: a nearfield standing wave, employed for total internal reflection microscopy
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Last updated June 25th, 2026 NEW Obsidian reflection photos New photos of colored rocks, and desert wildflowers HERE National Wildlife magazine. Dean's Report features many of my photos of California landscapes Feature article 'Going to Extremes" by Kathryn Bold on Ian Parker's ultramarathon running and photography
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