Optical physics Video The cathedral and the cosmos Science merges with art in Durham's Lumiere light festival Read article: The cathedral and the cosmos
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Physicists send X-rays around the bend Curved waveguides might improve imaging and data processing Read article: Physicists send X-rays around the bend
Policy and funding Video Scotland’s photonics cluster Academia–industry partnerships at the University of Strathclyde's Technology and Innovation Centre Read article: Scotland’s photonics cluster
Telescopes and space missions Feature Fifty shades of black Jon Cartwright reports on the rival groups creating the darkest substances yet Read article: Fifty shades of black
Transport properties Research update Sonic tractor beam can manipulate objects in mid-air Miniature loudspeakers create acoustic holograms, which levitate particles Read article: Sonic tractor beam can manipulate objects in mid-air
Transport properties Research update Genetic engineering boosts energy transport in artificial photosynthesis Viral scaffolding allows excitons to travel faster and further Read article: Genetic engineering boosts energy transport in artificial photosynthesis
Optical physics Research update New laser could spot signs of cancer in exhaled breath High-power infrared device captures molecular fingerprints Read article: New laser could spot signs of cancer in exhaled breath
Optical physics Blog Maxwell’s Torch arrives in Birmingham to mark International Year of Light Lightfest at city library opens with arrival of ceremonial LEDs Read article: Maxwell’s Torch arrives in Birmingham to mark International Year of Light
Transport properties Research update Ultrafast detector spies on multiple electrons in quantum dots New device could lead to more efficient solar cells Read article: Ultrafast detector spies on multiple electrons in quantum dots
Optical physics Research update ‘Ring of exceptional points’ appears on a Dirac cone Exotic optical phenomenon could lead to better lasers and chemical sensors Read article: ‘Ring of exceptional points’ appears on a Dirac cone
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