Semiconductors and electronics Research update New tuner could bring terahertz to the masses CMOS device delivers 10,000 times more power than predecessors Read article: New tuner could bring terahertz to the masses
Transport properties Research update Fused molecules guide magnetic plasmons Waveguides offer new direction for nanoplasmonics Read article: Fused molecules guide magnetic plasmons
Transport properties Research update New nanosensors could detect disease earlier Device detects molecules at extremely low concentrations Read article: New nanosensors could detect disease earlier
Transport properties Research update Cloak-on-a-chip unveiled New microcloak array could be used as a biosensor Read article: Cloak-on-a-chip unveiled
Transport properties Research update Photon-polarization qubits stored in atomic combs Solid-state devices could be used as quantum repeaters Read article: Photon-polarization qubits stored in atomic combs
Transport properties Research update Quantum dots give graphene photodetector a boost Hybrid device is a billion times more sensitive to light Read article: Quantum dots give graphene photodetector a boost
Optical physics Research update Silicon ‘prism’ bends gamma rays Surprise discovery could lead to new imaging techniques Read article: Silicon ‘prism’ bends gamma rays
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Solar-cell efficiency boosted by folds and wrinkles New organic photovoltaic mimics leaves Read article: Solar-cell efficiency boosted by folds and wrinkles
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Textured glass provides a clear view Etched surface is glare free and could be either self-cleaning or anti-fogging Read article: Textured glass provides a clear view
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Single laser makes many colours New design is based on quantum dots Read article: Single laser makes many colours
Optics & Photonics Briefing This issue explores lasers and detectors, solar power, medical imaging and high-resolution displays