Ultrafast science Research update Pyramid powers polarizing light source using quantum dots Method could be used to develop energy-saving LCD screens and for quantum cryptography Read article: Pyramid powers polarizing light source using quantum dots
Ultrafast science Research update Room-temperature quantum dots emit single photons Nanocrystals might be ideal for future quantum-information processors Read article: Room-temperature quantum dots emit single photons
Ultrafast science Research update Coming soon: Rydberg the movie Free-electron lasers could track the motion of atomic electrons Read article: Coming soon: Rydberg the movie
Transport properties Research update Quantized vibrations are essential to photosynthesis, say physicists High efficiency of reaction is "unambiguously" linked to non-classical behaviour Read article: Quantized vibrations are essential to photosynthesis, say physicists
Structure and dynamics Research update Molecular ‘centrifuge’ creates ultraslow beams Spinning device chills polar beam to a temperature of 1 K Read article: Molecular ‘centrifuge’ creates ultraslow beams
Structure and dynamics Research update Burning soil fuels ball lightning Spectroscopy reveals silicon and iron in glowing orb Read article: Burning soil fuels ball lightning
Structure and dynamics Research update CERN gears up for new experiments NA62 will look for new physics in a rare kaon decay Read article: CERN gears up for new experiments
Structure and dynamics Research update Nanotubes give Raman spectroscopy a boost Signals amplified one million times Read article: Nanotubes give Raman spectroscopy a boost
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Solar cells get down to pop music High-frequency beats could improve cell efficiency
Ultrafast science Research update Thermal technique improves blood-flow measurements New ultrasound method visualizes slow-flowing blood Read article: Thermal technique improves blood-flow measurements
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