Read article: Dark field illuminates X-ray imaging Ultrafast science Research update Dark field illuminates X-ray imaging New technique uses discarded X-rays to unmask materials
Read article: Microscope exploits spooky action at a distance Ultrafast science Research update Microscope exploits spooky action at a distance Entangled photons allow higher-contrast microscopy
Read article: Electron coincidence spectroscopy arrives on the bench top Transport properties Research update Electron coincidence spectroscopy arrives on the bench top Surface science technique no longer needs a synchrotron
Read article: The spot in the shadow Philosophy, sociology and religion Opinion and reviews The spot in the shadow Robert P Crease shows just how hard it can be to assign credit for a scientific discovery
Read article: Laser fusion passes milestone Nuclear power Research update Laser fusion passes milestone National Ignition Facility gets more energy out than it puts in
Read article: Powerful fibre laser is cheap and compact Ultrafast science Research update Powerful fibre laser is cheap and compact Mid-infrared light source could have medical applications
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
Read article: Room-temperature quantum dots emit single photons Ultrafast science Research update Room-temperature quantum dots emit single photons Nanocrystals might be ideal for future quantum-information processors
Read article: Accelerating science and technology at the Cockcroft Institute Particles and interactions Video Accelerating science and technology at the Cockcroft Institute Looking forward to a UK-based free-electron laser
Read article: Ultrafast phase measurements could boost optical computing Transport properties Research update Ultrafast phase measurements could boost optical computing New device replaces unwieldy vacuum chambers
Optics & Photonics Briefing This issue explores lasers and detectors, solar power, medical imaging and high-resolution displays