Transport properties Research update Topological behaviour spotted in quasicrystal Discovery could lead to materials with dimensions greater than three Read article: Topological behaviour spotted in quasicrystal
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Complex quasicrystals created using new nanofabrication technique Patterns with 36-fold rotational symmetry realized Read article: Complex quasicrystals created using new nanofabrication technique
Transport properties Research update Coated quantum dots make superior solar cells Record efficiency achieved for CQD photovoltaics Read article: Coated quantum dots make superior solar cells
Structure and dynamics Research update Colour printing hits ultimate resolution Disc-over-hole nanoarchitecture creates bright colours Read article: Colour printing hits ultimate resolution
Ultracold matter Research update Particle trapped with light and heat System allows precise measurement of thermal forces acting on tiny particles Read article: Particle trapped with light and heat
Optical physics Research update New metamaterial switches handedness on demand Artificial chirality-switching structure could boost terahertz devices Read article: New metamaterial switches handedness on demand
Transport properties Research update Quantum-dot mixture could boost solar cells New structure extends the lifetimes of charge carriers Read article: Quantum-dot mixture could boost solar cells
Quantum optics Research update Putting a new twist on optical communications Orbital angular momentum boosts data transmission Read article: Putting a new twist on optical communications
Transport properties Research update Plasmons spotted in graphene Gate-controlled devices could act as optical switches Read article: Plasmons spotted in graphene
Transport properties Research update Electrons feel the heat in new graphene photodetector Bolometer could be used in security, medicine and astronomy Read article: Electrons feel the heat in new graphene photodetector