Transport properties Research update Graphene oxide weaved into ‘paper’ Properties can be tailored by altering chemistry Read article: Graphene oxide weaved into ‘paper’
Transport properties Research update First “heat transistor” unveiled Heat is moved one electron at a time Read article: First “heat transistor” unveiled
Solar cells Feature Bright outlook for solar cells Photovoltaics reach the next generation Read article: Bright outlook for solar cells
Transport properties Research update Graphene p-n junction is unveiled Device could be important step towards carbon transistors
Transport properties Research update Tiny spheres could control light Calculations may lead to new sources of coherent light
Transport properties Research update Electrons hold their spin in silicon Ballistic electrons on target for spintronics Read article: Electrons hold their spin in silicon
Transport properties Research update Negative resistance found in 2D electron gas Device could be a source of terahertz radiation for communications
Ultracold matter Research update Evidence mounts for Bose glass New state of matter glimpsed in ultracold atoms Read article: Evidence mounts for Bose glass
Transport properties Research update Spins turn light off A new spin on plasmonics Read article: Spins turn light off
Ultrafast science Research update Electron tunnelling seen in real time Quantum-mechanical process caught in the act Read article: Electron tunnelling seen in real time
Optics & Photonics Briefing This issue explores lasers and detectors, solar power, medical imaging and high-resolution displays