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In depth: Instrumentation & measurement
Vacuum chief looks to new horizons
Aug 22, 2011 Opinion
J J Pireaux explains how IUVSTA is reaching out to developing nations
The inside track on simulation software
Aug 18, 2011 Feature
The future's bright for simulation, say David Kan and Daniel Smith of COMSOL
Testing equipment for space
Aug 12, 2011 Feature
Giles Case looks at some of the techniques used to ensure a high likelihood of mission success
Reuse, recycle and thrive: used-equipment businesses keep growing
Aug 5, 2011 Feature
Hamish Johnston discovers why the used vacuum equipment market keeps growing
Cloaking space–time
Jul 7, 2011 1 comment Feature
Martin McCall and Paul Kinsler introduce the "event cloak" – perfect for the ultimate bank heist
3D TV without glasses
Jun 2, 2011 2 comments Feature
Wondering why you can watch a Nintendo 3DS without glasses? Jonathan Mather reveals all
Vision of beauty
May 4, 2011 5 comments Feature
Richard Taylor explains why fractals play a key role in retinal-implant technology
Optical sensors boost space science
Apr 28, 2011 Feature
Hamish Johnston explores how space science and cellular biology are proving profitable areas for optics firms
Optoelectronics: a green explosion
Apr 28, 2011 Feature
"Green" photonics is good for the planet and for profits, discovers Richard Stevenson
Metrology in the balance
Mar 22, 2011 5 comments Feature
Robert P Crease examines what could be the biggest overhaul in metrology since the French Revolution
Seeking advice
Mar 1, 2011 Feature
Looking for a job? Margaret Harris sees what help is at hand for physics graduates finding their way in the job market
Pyramid metrologists
Jan 5, 2011 7 comments Opinion
Robert P Crease looks at strange attempts to use the Great Pyramid of Giza as a measurement standard
Au revoir, kilogram
Dec 1, 2010 5 comments Opinion
Robert P Crease witnesses one of the last inspections of the official SI kilogram standard
