Optical physics Research update Light propagates as if ‘space is missing’ Device that transmits light with zero-phase delay could boost optoelectronics Read article: Light propagates as if ‘space is missing’
Optical physics Research update Camera fits on the head of a pin Microscopic device can be made for a few pennies Read article: Camera fits on the head of a pin
Optical physics Research update How to make a superlens from a few cans of cola Home-made resonators beat diffraction limit Read article: How to make a superlens from a few cans of cola
Optical physics Research update Electrical processes provide the initial spark for eyesight Conventional view of eyesight challenged by experimental work Read article: Electrical processes provide the initial spark for eyesight
Transport properties Feature Cloaking space–time Martin McCall and Paul Kinsler introduce the "event cloak" – perfect for the ultimate bank heist Read article: Cloaking space–time
Optical physics Research update Rotating cylinder puts a new spin on slow light First time for rotary "photon drag", researchers claim Read article: Rotating cylinder puts a new spin on slow light
Optical physics Research update Polariton coupling becomes stronger New result might benefit photonic circuits that exploit light Read article: Polariton coupling becomes stronger
Optical physics Research update Nanotransfer makes large-area NIMs Square-foot quantities of metamaterials made for the first time Read article: Nanotransfer makes large-area NIMs
Ultrafast science Research update Cool microscope feels the heat Scanning probe uses ultracold gas atoms to image surfaces Read article: Cool microscope feels the heat
Ultrafast science Research update Silicon nanopillars steer infrared light Nanopillars could bend light through photonic circuits Read article: Silicon nanopillars steer infrared light
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