Optical physics Video How can quantum techniques improve the efficiency of solar cells? Chris Phillips describes a novel approach to capturing sunlight Read article: How can quantum techniques improve the efficiency of solar cells?
Optical physics Video How do you make the perfect lens? Chris Phillips describes how physicists are overcoming the diffraction limit Read article: How do you make the perfect lens?
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Tiny rods and paddle make new thermal sensor Infrared detector could bring night vision to mobile phones Read article: Tiny rods and paddle make new thermal sensor
Optical physics Video Can we make objects invisible? Martin McCall on how science is beginning to imitate fantasy Read article: Can we make objects invisible?
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Ultrathin ‘metascreen’ forms latest invisibility cloak Device can cloak 3D objects in all directions Read article: Ultrathin ‘metascreen’ forms latest invisibility cloak
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Putting a new spin on photons Giant photonic spin Hall effect observed in metamaterials Read article: Putting a new spin on photons
Optical physics Research update Nanoparticle coatings determine how superlattices grow X-ray studies could lead to new types of designer materials Read article: Nanoparticle coatings determine how superlattices grow
Optical physics Research update Holographic imaging technique looks through flames Method could be used by firefighters, as well as in biomedical monitors Read article: Holographic imaging technique looks through flames
Optical physics Research update Single molecules detected with plasmonic metamaterial Phase measurement boosts sensitivity Read article: Single molecules detected with plasmonic metamaterial
Transport properties Research update Nanowires make good solar cells Research could lead to cheap and flexible devices Read article: Nanowires make good solar cells
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