Ultrafast science Research update A cloak in time Researchers build a temporal cloak based on the Talbot effect Read article: A cloak in time
Ultrafast science Video Can we see the motion of electrons on the atomic scale? Amelle Zair on how ultrafast flashes of light are revealing the atomic world Read article: Can we see the motion of electrons on the atomic scale?
Ultrafast science Research update Atomic magnetometer is most sensitive yet Device does not require shielding from external fields Read article: Atomic magnetometer is most sensitive yet
Ultrafast science Research update Neutrons on a lab bench Laser device could provide compact intense source of neutrons Read article: Neutrons on a lab bench
Ultrafast science Research update Laser pulses cool semiconductor New fridge could chill satellite sensors Read article: Laser pulses cool semiconductor
Ultrafast science Research update Optical tractor beam sorts tiny particles Beads are pushed or pulled depending on their size Read article: Optical tractor beam sorts tiny particles
Ultrafast science Research update Pulsed lasers could make proton therapy more accessible System could also be used to study ultrafast chemistry Read article: Pulsed lasers could make proton therapy more accessible
Ultrafast science Research update Laser pulse makes insulator conduct like a metal Ultrafast switching could lead to faster circuits Read article: Laser pulse makes insulator conduct like a metal
Ultrafast science Research update Millikelvin cooling of large molecules is no myth Sisyphus provides inspiration for chilling technique Read article: Millikelvin cooling of large molecules is no myth
Ultrafast science Research update Physicists peek through opaque materials New technique helps to reveal fluorescent objects Read article: Physicists peek through opaque materials
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