Ultrafast science Research update Ultracold fermions simulate spin–orbit coupling Experiments could shed light on Majorana particles Read article: Ultracold fermions simulate spin–orbit coupling
Ultrafast science Research update Infrared and X-ray lasers map chemical bonds New diffraction technique focuses on valence electrons Read article: Infrared and X-ray lasers map chemical bonds
Transport properties Research update Coated quantum dots make superior solar cells Record efficiency achieved for CQD photovoltaics Read article: Coated quantum dots make superior solar cells
Transport properties Research update Physicists see hints of Majorana fermions Evidence spotted in a novel kind of Josephson junction Read article: Physicists see hints of Majorana fermions
Ultracold matter Research update Ultracold atoms simulate electrical conduction Ohmic resistance seen for ballistic atoms Read article: Ultracold atoms simulate electrical conduction
Transport properties Research update Hairy solution to making sensitive artificial skin Simple sensor can measure pressure, shear and torsion Read article: Hairy solution to making sensitive artificial skin
Transport properties Research update Intel invests in extreme-ultraviolet lithography US company takes a 15% stake in Dutch firm ASML Read article: Intel invests in extreme-ultraviolet lithography
Transport properties Research update Prototype ‘Mott transistor’ developed Phase transition found to occur through bulk of material Read article: Prototype ‘Mott transistor’ developed
Transport properties Research update Physicists solve Casimir conundrum Drude model is right choice for calculating force Read article: Physicists solve Casimir conundrum
Transport properties Research update Quantum-dot mixture could boost solar cells New structure extends the lifetimes of charge carriers Read article: Quantum-dot mixture could boost solar cells
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