Read article: Physicists learn how to “teleclone” Quantum optics Research update Physicists learn how to “teleclone” It is possible to clone a quantum state and then send it to different destinations
Read article: Entanglement heats up Quantum optics Research update Entanglement heats up Physicists calculate that entanglement should be possible at any temperature
Read article: Crystals light up Structure and dynamics Research update Crystals light up Physicists have found a new source of coherent light
Optical physics Research update Nobel prize recognizes optics researchers Three physicists share the 2005 Nobel prize for their work in optics
Read article: New look for laser accelerators Particles and interactions Research update New look for laser accelerators Vacuum device demonstrates its potential
Read article: A giant leap for nanodroplets Nanomaterials Research update A giant leap for nanodroplets Experiment with gold droplets on carbon surface could have widespread applications
Read article: A cold twist on the Hanbury Brown Twiss effect Quantum optics Research update A cold twist on the Hanbury Brown Twiss effect Physicists discover classic effect in ultracold quantum gases
Read article: Surfaces have built-in “fingerprints” Surfaces and interfaces Research update Surfaces have built-in “fingerprints” Laser-based technique could replace existing security measures such as holograms
Ultrafast science Research update Plasma accelerators move on Lasers take electrons to record energies for table-top devices
Optical physics Research update Lens makers go flat out Polymers offer new way to make variable focus devices
Optics & Photonics Briefing This issue explores lasers and detectors, solar power, medical imaging and high-resolution displays