Read article: Graphene photodetector is a first Transport properties Research update Graphene photodetector is a first IBM team makes ultrafast device from 'wonder material'
Read article: Graphene-oxide framework packs in hydrogen Transport properties Research update Graphene-oxide framework packs in hydrogen New material could be used for gas storage
Read article: Enter the ‘thermopower wave’ Transport properties Research update Enter the ‘thermopower wave’ New way of generating electricity could lead to batteries to power nanotechnology
Read article: Electrical signals transmitted via spin waves Transport properties Research update Electrical signals transmitted via spin waves Insulator-based 'spin wiring' could boost spintronics
Read article: Superconductors could simulate the brain Transport properties Research update Superconductors could simulate the brain Josephson junctions would allow rapid simulation of brain functions
Read article: Avalanche photodetector breaks speed record Transport properties Research update Avalanche photodetector breaks speed record New design could lead to optical computers
Read article: Junctionless transistor makes its debut Transport properties Research update Junctionless transistor makes its debut First proposed in 1925, device could revolutionize electronics
Read article: Hail the first sound ‘lasers’ Transport properties Research update Hail the first sound ‘lasers’ Sound amplification by stimulated emission achieved by two groups
Read article: First ‘heavy-fermion’ material made in 2D Transport properties Research update First ‘heavy-fermion’ material made in 2D Layered material could shed light on origin of high-temperature superconductivity
Read article: First light for germanium laser Transport properties Research update First light for germanium laser Strain bridges an indirect bandgap
Optics & Photonics Briefing This issue explores lasers and detectors, solar power, medical imaging and high-resolution displays