Topological matter Research update Weyl loops link up Elaborate quantum structures have a novel topology and must be described using knot theory Read article: Weyl loops link up
Topological matter Research update Energy can move from a colder region to a hotter one – but the second law of thermodynamics is safe Theoretical result shows counterintuitive "edge currents" going against the flow Read article: Energy can move from a colder region to a hotter one – but the second law of thermodynamics is safe
Superconductivity Research update Anomalous Josephson effect appears in a topological insulator New observations could aid the development of topological quantum computers Read article: Anomalous Josephson effect appears in a topological insulator
Quantum computing Research update Long-range quantum entanglement measured at last New work by two independent groups might aid the development of robust quantum memories Read article: Long-range quantum entanglement measured at last
Lasers Research update Topological insulator design makes 30 lasers emit as one Array of vertical cavity surface emitting lasers (VCSELs) behaves as a single coherent light source Read article: Topological insulator design makes 30 lasers emit as one
2D materials Research update Topological insulators get a layered twist New work could aid the development of more energy-efficient electronic devices Read article: Topological insulators get a layered twist
Topological matter Video Fusion doughnuts: a topological guide to the world Topological thinking is now reaching far beyond solid-state physics Read article: Fusion doughnuts: a topological guide to the world
Topological matter Feature It’s topology, naturally As Jon Cartwright reports, topological behaviours in fluid dynamics could help us understand the natural world and other complex systems Read article: It’s topology, naturally
Topological matter Research update Laser light induces giant current in topological material Switching based on manipulating the crystal lattice of zirconium pentatelluride might find use in quantum computing applications and high-speed, low-power electronics Read article: Laser light induces giant current in topological material
Topological matter Research update Time-varying signals control sound waves in topological metamaterials New work could have applications in ultrasound imaging, sonar and low-power electronic devices that can operate in harsh or hazardous environments Read article: Time-varying signals control sound waves in topological metamaterials