Detectors and sensors Research update Atomic clocks in space could detect gravitational waves System could complement LISA and LIGO, say physicists Read article: Atomic clocks in space could detect gravitational waves
Detectors and sensors Research update Ultrasensitive magnetic-field sensor could be made from a wobbling compass needle Tiny sliver of cobalt should undergo precession in weak magnetic fields, say physicists Read article: Ultrasensitive magnetic-field sensor could be made from a wobbling compass needle
Detectors and sensors Research update Quantum filter integrates 20,000 Josephson junctions SQIFs could be used as radio-frequency detectors Read article: Quantum filter integrates 20,000 Josephson junctions
Detectors and sensors Research update New gravimeter-on-a-chip is tiny yet extremely sensitive Device can be made for one thousandth the cost of existing technologies Read article: New gravimeter-on-a-chip is tiny yet extremely sensitive
Detectors and sensors Research update Nuclear contraband could be spotted using laser pulses New technique can detect radioactive material at distances of a few hundred metres Read article: Nuclear contraband could be spotted using laser pulses
Imaging Research update Satellite sensor unexpectedly detects waves in upper atmosphere Observations reveal secrets of atmospheric circulation and gravitational disturbances Read article: Satellite sensor unexpectedly detects waves in upper atmosphere
Quantum optics Research update Lasers burn holes in quantum security systems Hackers can create 'loopholes on demand', say physicists Read article: Lasers burn holes in quantum security systems
Transport properties Research update Genetic engineering boosts energy transport in artificial photosynthesis Viral scaffolding allows excitons to travel faster and further Read article: Genetic engineering boosts energy transport in artificial photosynthesis
Transport properties Research update Ultrathin transistor can be turned on with a tiny voltage New tunnelling device gets around fundamental limit on performance Read article: Ultrathin transistor can be turned on with a tiny voltage
Transport properties Research update Ultrafast detector spies on multiple electrons in quantum dots New device could lead to more efficient solar cells Read article: Ultrafast detector spies on multiple electrons in quantum dots