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
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
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