Microscopy Research update Hollow core cuts Raman thresholds Photonic fibres could shift gas-based nonlinear optics into a new regime
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Atom lithography sees the light A new technique for making integrated circuits draws on the principles of magnetic resonance imaging
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Laser pioneer loses court battle The inventor of the blue LED and laser cannot reclaim his patent rights
Soft matter and liquids Research update DNA gives new life to dye lasers Japanese physicists demonstrate a DNA laser
Read article: Lasers lick dentists’ drills Lasers Research update Lasers lick dentists’ drills Ultrashort laser pulses could be used to remove tooth decay painlessly
Read article: Scientists push for laser links in space Lasers Research update Scientists push for laser links in space Laser telemetry could solve an impending communication bottleneck
Ultrafast science Research update Ultrashort pulses help gene therapy Lasers could aid effective transfer of DNA into cells
Ultrafast science Research update Small systems defy second law Physicists overthrow one of the laws of thermodynamics – but only briefly
Read article: Laser lights up water droplets Ultrafast science Research update Laser lights up water droplets New technique could monitor the composition of pollutants in the atmosphere
Read article: Laser lithography makes cheaper chips Surfaces and interfaces Research update Laser lithography makes cheaper chips A new manufacturing process could revolutionize the semiconductor industry
Optics & Photonics Briefing This issue explores lasers and detectors, solar power, medical imaging and high-resolution displays