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Print edition: August 2002
Features
Quantum theory and the Nobel prize
Prejudice left the pioneers of quantum mechanics unrewarded until 1932
Paul Dirac: seeking beauty
Born 100 years ago this month, Paul Dirac believed that mathematically "beautiful" theories were the most powerful ones
Physics in Action
Nanotubes speed up
Transistors made from carbon nanotubes can now rival silicon devices
Physicists see eye to eye with ophthalmologists
Sight-threatening diseases could be detected earlier thanks to physics-based techniques
Molecular simulations break the ice
A new calculation reveals the molecular dynamics that underlies spectroscopy of ice
Post-deadline
Defying the second law
Quantum mechanics at large
Short-wavelength lasers shows spatial coherence
News & Analysis
Negative reaction to negative refraction
An unusually heated debate is emerging over a new kind of refraction
Neutrinos aim for the big time
Researchers receive spending windfall
118: a case of misconduct
Nanoscale breakthrough for data-storage research
Nanotech looks long term
Germany backs plans for a linear collider
Reaching for the stars
Europe heads for Venus
Women galore in Lancaster
Physicists win writing prizes
Energy amplifier for India
Pluto probe is the top dog
Editorial
Forum
Critical Point
Dirty bombs spark war of words
Feedback
Further challanges in store for energy
Reviews
Kinetic curiosities and string radios
How to get rich through nanotechnology
Sakharov: A Biography, Richard Lourie
Vacuum Bazookas, Electric Rainbow Jelly and 27 Other Saturday Science Projects, Neil A Downie
The Inventor's Guide to Nanotechnology and Micromachines, Glenn Fishbine
Sakharov, science and freedom
Kinetic curiosities and string radios
How to get rich through nanotechnology
Lateral Thoughts
Between a rock and a hard place
