Read article: New laser creates a swirling vortex of light Optical physics Research update New laser creates a swirling vortex of light Topological-defect laser could be used to manipulate tiny particles
Read article: Six secrets of champagne Surfaces and interfaces Feature Six secrets of champagne Gérard Liger-Belair reveals the hidden science of the world’s top sparkling wine
Read article: Spectroscopy technique offers a new way to define temperature Ultrafast science Research update Spectroscopy technique offers a new way to define temperature Lasers could be used to measure Boltzmann's constant
Read article: Gisela Eckhardt and the Raman laser Lasers Feature Gisela Eckhardt and the Raman laser Gisela Eckhardt was one of the early pioneers in laser physics. Valdas Pasiskevicius, Richard Mildren and David Burman tell the largely unknown story...
Read article: New laser could spot signs of cancer in exhaled breath Optical physics Research update New laser could spot signs of cancer in exhaled breath High-power infrared device captures molecular fingerprints
Read article: New laser sweeps out its own frequency Optical physics Research update New laser sweeps out its own frequency Technology could reduce the cost of LIDAR and retinal imaging systems
Read article: Single photons see the light Ultrafast science Research update Single photons see the light Photon–photon interactions pave the way to all-optical quantum computers
Read article: How do you produce laser light with bespoke colours? Optical physics Video How do you produce laser light with bespoke colours? It's a bit like kicking a football in a valley
Read article: X-ray analysis sheds light on fading Modernist paintings Structure and dynamics Research update X-ray analysis sheds light on fading Modernist paintings Whitening of yellow pigments linked to degradation of cadmium sulphide
Read article: Could lasers guide and control the path of lightning? Ultrafast science Research update Could lasers guide and control the path of lightning? New method to steer electric discharges around an obstacle uses laser beams
Optics & Photonics Briefing This issue explores lasers and detectors, solar power, medical imaging and high-resolution displays