Read article: Six decades of laser science
Six decades of laser science
Physics World celebrates the laser's 60th anniversary with a collection of articles on its history, development and applications
Read article: Six decades of laser science
Read article: Happy 60th to the laser, European geoscientists gather online, choosing a plastic-free wrapper for Physics World
Happy 60th to the laser, European geoscientists gather online, choosing a plastic-free wrapper for Physics World
We celebrate the laser and its multitudinous contributions to science and technology
Read article: Quantum control using laser light could turn insulators into conductors and vice-versa
Quantum control using laser light could turn insulators into conductors and vice-versa
Everyday materials could take on exotic properties, say physicists
Read article: How to transform bosons into fermions
How to transform bosons into fermions
Dynamical fermionization involves velocity, as well as position
Read article: Sound waves boost the modulation speed of quantum cascade lasers
Sound waves boost the modulation speed of quantum cascade lasers
New technique could allow for data transmission at 100 gigabits per second
Read article: A supercontinuum success story
A supercontinuum success story
Photonics experts share tales of bright ideas that panned out – and others where the outcome is yet to be determined
Read article: Metasurfaces help shape laser beams
Metasurfaces help shape laser beams
New approach allows vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs) to produce beams with made-to-order wavefront shapes
Read article: Laser combo opens up futuristic terahertz technology
Laser combo opens up futuristic terahertz technology
A compact, widely tunable terahertz laser could enable development of futuristic communications, security, biomedical and astronomical imaging systems
Read article: Crack-free ceramic welding at room temperature is a first
Crack-free ceramic welding at room temperature is a first
Ultrashort laser pulses prevent damage to components
Read article: Smartphone market pulls VCSELs into the mainstream
Smartphone market pulls VCSELs into the mainstream
As demand for this formerly niche type of semiconductor laser rises, companies making the equipment used in their manufacture need to adapt, says Ajit Paranjpe
