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
Ultrafast science Research update Crystal control moves towards 3D displays Doping nanocrystals changes the colours they emit Read article: Crystal control moves towards 3D displays
Transport properties Research update First light for germanium laser Strain bridges an indirect bandgap Read article: First light for germanium laser
Quantum optics Research update Quantum computer takes on quantum chemistry Entangled photons put to work on hydrogen molecule Read article: Quantum computer takes on quantum chemistry
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Newton’s idea spotted in reflected neutrons Looking very closely at the reflections of neutron Read article: Newton’s idea spotted in reflected neutrons
Optical physics Research update Plasmons shine a light on catalysis New optical technique can examine catalysts under "real-life" conditions Read article: Plasmons shine a light on catalysis
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