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Print edition: October 2002
Features
Optical tweezers: the next generation
The remote control of matter with lasers has had a major impact in physics and biology, and researchers can now construct new materials
New directions with fewer dimensions
Physicists are learning to how move and manipulate electrons in one- and zero-dimensional systems
Optical tweezers: the next generation
The ability to remotely control matter with lasers has had a major impact in physics and biology, and has now reached the point where researchers can construct new types of material
New directions with fewer dimensions
Physicists are learning how to move and manipulate electrons in one-and zero-dimensional systems, which could lead to a new generation of electronic devices
Physics in Action
One-way transport in quantum dots
Physicists have built a novel device that relies on electron spin to rectify current
When electrons decay into spin and charge
Experiments on organic conductors have provided direct evidence of spin-charge separation in one-dimensional conductors
Electron antibunching finally made beautiful
The Hanbury Brown and Twiss effect - a classic experiment in quantum optics - has been observed with free electrons for the first time
One-way transport in quantum dots
A novel device that relies on electron spin can rectify electric current
When electrons decay into spin and charge
Experiments on organic conductors have provided direct evidence of the long-sought phenomenon of spin-charge separation in one-dimensional conductors
Electron antibunching finally made beautiful
The Hanbury-Brown and Twiss effect - one of the classic experiments in quantum optics - has been observed with free electrons for the first time
Post-deadline
Anti-atoms in numbers
Hands-free writing is made easy on the eye
Iron-45 nuclei reveal novel two-proton decay process
News & Analysis
Europe to launch gamma probe
Anger greets reform plans
Dutch face pupil crisis
Long gone
Students challenged by new approach
Cosmic microwaves reveal polarization
UK weapons lab targets new facilities
With testing banned, the Atomic Weapons Establishment at Aldermaston is having to adopt alternative strategies to ensure the UK's nuclear weapons are safe.
Ireland rewards physicists
Livermore lab celebrates first 50 years
Created in the early days of the Cold War, the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in the US has greatly expanded its mission since then and has now been selected to take the lead role on issues of "homeland security".
Bush faces pressure to boost funding
Italian firm eyes up space
Labs face threat of closure
Editorial
Forum
Have you heard the rumour mill?
Websites containing gossip about academic jobs can boost your career.
Critical Point
Reviews
The Einstein File: J Edgar Hoover's Secret War Against the World's Most Famous Scientist
Why did the US spy on Einstein?
The Hundred Greatest Stars, James Kaler
Agnes Mary Clerke and the Rise of Astrophysics, Marian Bruck
A colourful picture of particles
Careers
Career options for graduates
Lateral Thoughts
The wrong stuff
