Laser pioneer Charles Townes dies aged 99
Physicist shared the 1964 Nobel prize for his work on the microwave laser
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Read article: Laser pioneer Charles Townes dies aged 99
The world of physics in 2015
Find out more about the key physics events of the coming year – and those we predict might happen
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Supersonic bullets test graphene’s strength
Carbon sheet is much better at absorbing impacts than steel
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LED firm rejects Nobel laureate’s olive branch
Shuji Nakamura tried to rebuild ties with Nichia
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Retrial granted for jailed Iranian physicist
Supreme Court overturns initial verdict for Omid Kokabee
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New plasmonic nanolaser is cavity-free
Proposed device could improve optical telecommunications
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Strontium’s nuclear ‘spin symmetry’ revealed
Discovery will be crucial for building yet more precise atomic clocks
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Controlling ferromagnetic domains using light
Unexplained discovery could have major impact on data-storage methods
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Plasmons excite hot carriers
Research could help enhance solar-energy conversion in photovoltaic devices
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Laser shines a new light on isotope separation
Energy-efficient technique could be adapted for medical use
