Surfaces and interfaces Research update Surfaces have built-in “fingerprints” Laser-based technique could replace existing security measures such as holograms Read article: Surfaces have built-in “fingerprints”
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
Lasers Research update Laser pioneer scoops religion prize Charles Townes wins Templeton prize for examining the boundaries between science and religion
Quantum optics Research update New look for classic experiment Lasers create double slits in time not space Read article: New look for classic experiment
Optical physics Research update Optics enters the single-cycle regime Laser physicists generate shortest ever pulse Read article: Optics enters the single-cycle regime
Semiconductors and electronics Research update All-silicon laser makes its debut Intel researchers report photonic first Read article: All-silicon laser makes its debut
Nanomaterials Research update Microlever feels the chill New approach could allow force microscopes to operate in the quantum regime Read article: Microlever feels the chill
Ultrafast science Research update Molecular orbitals come into view Laser physicists close in on single electrons Read article: Molecular orbitals come into view
Ultrafast science Research update Red blood cells are go! Indian physicists use lasers to drive a cellular motor Read article: Red blood cells are go!
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