Vacuum and cryogenics Feature …And now for the next 20 years Six leading physicists peek into the future
Vacuum and cryogenics Feature Two decades and counting… Opening this special issue marking the 20th anniversary of the launch of Physics World, Matin Durrani says that the magazine still has a vital role to play in th... Read article: Two decades and counting…
Vacuum and cryogenics Research update US Nobel laureates: vote Obama Prize-winners rally behind Democratic nominee as he issues 'plan for science and innovation' Read article: US Nobel laureates: vote Obama
Telescopes and space missions Research update Liquid mirror shows promise for adaptive optics Device is controlled by an array of magnetic coils Read article: Liquid mirror shows promise for adaptive optics
Metrology Research update Electrical noise measures Boltzmann constant Measurement could help to redefine the Kelvin unit of temperature
Optical physics Research update New optical clock promises increased accuracy Researchers find the fine structure constant is not changing
Transport properties Research update Nanotubes measure DNA conductivity Tiny structural changes boost resistance
Ultrafast science Research update Graphene continues to amaze Carbon sheets are best at conducting heat Read article: Graphene continues to amaze
Transport properties Research update Light exhibits spin Hall effect Detection technique could “enhance any kind of signal” Read article: Light exhibits spin Hall effect
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