Ultrafast science Research update Plasmons put laser light on the straight and narrow Tiny collimator reduces divergence of light from semiconductor lasers Read article: Plasmons put laser light on the straight and narrow
Quantum mechanics Research update Laser beams are entangled in space Breakthrough could allow optical measurements to beat the 'diffraction limit' Read article: Laser beams are entangled in space
Ultrafast science Research update Pumped atom laser brings high-precision measurements in sight Technique uses a second atomic condensate to feed the laser Read article: Pumped atom laser brings high-precision measurements in sight
Optical physics Research update Extreme UV light made easy Breakthrough could lead to the first 'tabletop' EUV source Read article: Extreme UV light made easy
Optical physics Research update Terahertz laser source shines at room temperature Light source opens up applications in biological imaging and security screening
Structure and dynamics Research update Atom laser makes its first measurement The ability to modify an atom-laser beam should open up avenues in quantum information
Lasers Research update How lasers really work Random lasers give up their secrets Read article: How lasers really work
Quantum optics Research update Prototype gravitational-wave detector uses squeezed light Use of quantum enhancement is a first Read article: Prototype gravitational-wave detector uses squeezed light
Telescopes and space missions Research update Single photons make the trek from space Quantum communications via satellite might soon be feasible
Ultrafast science Research update Free-electron laser benefits from ‘seed’ light Technique produces shortest wavelengths for a FEL Read article: Free-electron laser benefits from ‘seed’ light