He found that , contrary to the then accepted theory , it was possible to transmit light extremely efficiently through subwavelength holes milled in opaque metal films under certain conditions .
While working at NEC , Ebbesen discovered a major new optical phenomenon .
Ebbesen found that , contrary to the then accepted theory , it was possible to transmit light extremely efficiently through subwavelength holes milled in opaque metal films under certain conditions .
While working at NEC , Ebbesen discovered a major new optical phenomenon .