Ultrafast science Research update Photon shape could be used to encode quantum information New technique may allow transmission of secure data Read article: Photon shape could be used to encode quantum information
Lasers Research update Frequency comb helps kill dangerous bacteria Spectroscopy technique monitors decontamination Read article: Frequency comb helps kill dangerous bacteria
Ultrafast science Research update Frequency combs to join the hunt for exoplanets Method could help find Earth-sized bodies Read article: Frequency combs to join the hunt for exoplanets
Transport properties Research update Cloak-on-a-chip unveiled New microcloak array could be used as a biosensor Read article: Cloak-on-a-chip unveiled
Metrology Research update Frequency comb takes a measure of distance New interferometry technique uses "thousands of lasers" Read article: Frequency comb takes a measure of distance
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Single laser makes many colours New design is based on quantum dots Read article: Single laser makes many colours
Ultracold matter Research update ‘Superradiant’ laser created for first time Breakthrough could boost performance of optical and atomic clocks Read article: ‘Superradiant’ laser created for first time
Structure and dynamics Research update ‘Nanorefrigerator’ is cooled using sunlight Quantum dots get electrons hopping Read article: ‘Nanorefrigerator’ is cooled using sunlight
Lasers Research update Physicists look round corners in 3D Laser pulses reconstruct image of hidden artist's mannequin Read article: Physicists look round corners in 3D
Ultrafast science Research update Raman technique peers into cabin baggage New scanner could ease airport liquids ban Read article: Raman technique peers into cabin baggage