Ultrafast science Research update Incoherent boost for light surgery Scientists have demonstrated a cheap alternative to laser surgery Read article: Incoherent boost for light surgery
Lasers Opinion and reviews The quest for brightness The race to develop the laser Read article: The quest for brightness
Nanomaterials Research update Artificial atoms amplify light A new way to amplify light could make lasers more efficient
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: Physicists learn how to “teleclone”
Quantum optics Research update Entanglement heats up Physicists calculate that entanglement should be possible at any temperature Read article: Entanglement heats up
Structure and dynamics Research update Crystals light up Physicists have found a new source of coherent light Read article: Crystals light up
Optical physics Research update Nobel prize recognizes optics researchers Three physicists share the 2005 Nobel prize for their work in optics
Particles and interactions Research update New look for laser accelerators Vacuum device demonstrates its potential Read article: New look for laser accelerators
Nanomaterials Research update A giant leap for nanodroplets Experiment with gold droplets on carbon surface could have widespread applications Read article: A giant leap for nanodroplets
Quantum optics Research update A cold twist on the Hanbury Brown Twiss effect Physicists discover classic effect in ultracold quantum gases Read article: A cold twist on the Hanbury Brown Twiss effect
Optics & Photonics Briefing This issue explores lasers and detectors, solar power, medical imaging and high-resolution displays