Read article: How to make a quantum random-number generator from a mobile phone Semiconductors and electronics Research update How to make a quantum random-number generator from a mobile phone Cheap, high-quality cameras could improve cryptography
Read article: Lattice mismatch opens up a band gap in graphene Transport properties Research update Lattice mismatch opens up a band gap in graphene Physicists find new way of fine-tuning electronic properties
Read article: Sistine Chapel artworks seen in a new light Semiconductors and electronics Research update Sistine Chapel artworks seen in a new light Tuned LEDs will illuminate masterpieces without causing damage
Read article: Ultrathin material glides from metal to semiconductor Transport properties Research update Ultrathin material glides from metal to semiconductor New insights into molybdenite could lead to better electronics
Read article: Plasmonic waveguide stops light in its tracks Semiconductors and electronics Research update Plasmonic waveguide stops light in its tracks Design could help build 'stopped-light laser'
Read article: Single-atom gates open the door to quantum computing Semiconductors and electronics Research update Single-atom gates open the door to quantum computing Independent teams unveil a basic building block of a quantum computer
Read article: Graphene gains thermal vision Transport properties Research update Graphene gains thermal vision Room-temperature detector is first to cover infrared spectrum
Read article: ‘Dropleton’ quasiparticle makes its debut Ultrafast science Research update ‘Dropleton’ quasiparticle makes its debut Semiconductor excitation behaves like a liquid droplet
Read article: Graphene oxide makes perfect sieve Transport properties Research update Graphene oxide makes perfect sieve Membranes could be ideal in water filtration and desalination technologies
Read article: Pyramid powers polarizing light source using quantum dots Ultrafast science Research update Pyramid powers polarizing light source using quantum dots Method could be used to develop energy-saving LCD screens and for quantum cryptography
Optics & Photonics Briefing This issue explores lasers and detectors, solar power, medical imaging and high-resolution displays