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
Transport properties Research update Signs of Anderson localization spotted in 3D optical material Light-scattering nanowires could boost LEDs and solar cells Read article: Signs of Anderson localization spotted in 3D optical material
Transport properties Research update First light from molybdenite transistors Atom-thick materials could find use in optoelectronics Read article: First light from molybdenite transistors
Quantum mechanics Research update Alice and Bob communicate without transferring a single photon 'Quantum Zeno effect' allows for particle-free transfer Read article: Alice and Bob communicate without transferring a single photon
Transport properties Research update Topological insulator created for light Surface propagation undeterred by defects Read article: Topological insulator created for light
Optical physics Research update New material points quasiparticles in the right direction Metasurface could be useful for making plasmonic circuits Read article: New material points quasiparticles in the right direction
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