Optical physics Research update New optical clock promises increased accuracy Researchers find the fine structure constant is not changing
Ultrafast science Research update Protons bring fusion into view New technique reveals complex magnetic fields Read article: Protons bring fusion into view
Ultrafast science Research update Graphene continues to amaze Carbon sheets are best at conducting heat Read article: Graphene continues to amaze
Transport properties Research update Putting the squeeze on quantum noise Laser technique could help search for gravitational waves Read article: Putting the squeeze on quantum noise
Ultrafast science Research update Dynamic holograms grow up 10 cm display can show a different image every few minutes Read article: Dynamic holograms grow up
Transport properties Feature Holography gets smart Exploring the potential of holograms that can respond Read article: Holography gets smart
Transport properties Research update Solitons underpin new laser Device can be switched on and off with light Read article: Solitons underpin new laser
Telescopes and space missions Research update Cosmic explosion, but no gravitational waves LIGO looks at its first gamma-ray burst Read article: Cosmic explosion, but no gravitational waves
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Casimir effect goes classical Physicists directly measure the “critical Casimir effect” Read article: Casimir effect goes classical
Ultrafast science Research update BEC goes with the flow Current persists in ultracold gas Read article: BEC goes with the flow
Optics & Photonics Briefing This issue explores lasers and detectors, solar power, medical imaging and high-resolution displays