Optical physics Research update 5D ‘Superman memory crystal’ heralds unlimited lifetime data storage Device can easily store hundreds of terabytes of data Read article: 5D ‘Superman memory crystal’ heralds unlimited lifetime data storage
Optical physics Research update Lensless camera acquires images efficiently New take on compressive sensing could improve surveillance Read article: Lensless camera acquires images efficiently
Optical physics Research update Twisted light carries data over 1 km in optical fibre New "vortex" fibre could lead to a faster Internet Read article: Twisted light carries data over 1 km in optical fibre
Surfaces and interfaces News John Pendry wins 2013 Isaac Newton Medal Transformation-optics pioneer honoured by Institute of Physics Read article: John Pendry wins 2013 Isaac Newton Medal
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Phototransistor combines graphene and chlorophyll New approach boosts sensitivity to light Read article: Phototransistor combines graphene and chlorophyll
Ultrafast science Research update A cloak in time Researchers build a temporal cloak based on the Talbot effect Read article: A cloak in time
Superconductivity Research update Quantum magnetism simulated using ultracold fermions Antiferromagnetic interaction created between potassium atoms Read article: Quantum magnetism simulated using ultracold fermions
Ultrafast science Video Can we see the motion of electrons on the atomic scale? Amelle Zair on how ultrafast flashes of light are revealing the atomic world Read article: Can we see the motion of electrons on the atomic scale?
Surfaces and interfaces Research update ‘Ghostly’ 3D images taken without a camera Simple and cheap technique could be used in medical imaging Read article: ‘Ghostly’ 3D images taken without a camera
Superconductivity Research update Introducing the magnetic hose How to transmit magnetic fields over long distances Read article: Introducing the magnetic hose