Transport properties Research update Nanotube ‘fuzz’ boosts optical performance Carbon and gold join forces in photonic metamaterial Read article: Nanotube ‘fuzz’ boosts optical performance
Telescopes and space missions Research update Astronomers develop new planet-hunting tool Novel technique could let smaller telescopes find extrasolar planets Read article: Astronomers develop new planet-hunting tool
Ultrafast science Video Science meets innovation at Stanford Photonics Research Center Innovation is a core value for scientists at the Stanford Photonics Research Center Read article: Science meets innovation at Stanford Photonics Research Center
Biophysics Video Applying physics to biology: optical tweezers and single-molecule biophysics Steven Block and his team apply tools from physics to study the molecules of life Read article: Applying physics to biology: optical tweezers and single-molecule biophysics
Optical physics Video Bright stuff: LCLS ready to shine Phil Bucksbaum talks about the "extraordinary opportunities to study new phenomena" using the world's brightest X-ray laser Read article: Bright stuff: LCLS ready to shine
Ultracold matter Research update Spin-squeezed atoms boost interferometry Entangled atoms beat classical limit Read article: Spin-squeezed atoms boost interferometry
Transport properties Research update Graphene photodetector is a first IBM team makes ultrafast device from 'wonder material' Read article: Graphene photodetector is a first
Optical physics Research update 3D invisibility cloak unveiled Researchers hide a tiny bump from near-infrared light Read article: 3D invisibility cloak unveiled
Transport properties Research update Avalanche photodetector breaks speed record New design could lead to optical computers Read article: Avalanche photodetector breaks speed record
Quantum mechanics Research update Both answers correct in century-old optics dilemma Different momenta of light reflect wave-particle duality Read article: Both answers correct in century-old optics dilemma