Optical physics Research update The battle to find Maxwell’s perfect image New data appear to show a perfect lens without exotic "negative refraction", but many aren't convinced Read article: The battle to find Maxwell’s perfect image
Optical physics Research update Snapping the birthplace of the human eye Photos of savannah could boost understanding of human vision Read article: Snapping the birthplace of the human eye
Transport properties Research update Dots deliver full-colour display Quantum dots could make colourful displays with unprecedented resolution Read article: Dots deliver full-colour display
Optical physics Research update Metamaterial breaks refraction record Array of metal structures has highest refractive index ever Read article: Metamaterial breaks refraction record
Optical physics Research update Holographic video comes up to speed The highest frame rate yet for dynamic holograms Read article: Holographic video comes up to speed
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Physicists craft Luneburg lens from silicon New device could benefit optical communications Read article: Physicists craft Luneburg lens from silicon
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Single molecules probe tiny hotspots Super-resolution microscope sees structures as small as 15 nm Read article: Single molecules probe tiny hotspots
Soft matter and liquids Research update Cylinders of silence cloak in 2D New acoustic metamaterial could hide objects from sonar Read article: Cylinders of silence cloak in 2D
Optical physics Research update Invisibility cloaks shield the large and visible Carpet cloak could hide cables on the seabed Read article: Invisibility cloaks shield the large and visible
Optical physics Research update How to walk through walls Illusion optics creates invisible gateway Read article: How to walk through walls
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