Particles and interactions Research update Enter the yoctosecond Particle collisions could yield ultrashort light pulses Read article: Enter the yoctosecond
Quantum optics Research update Microwaves live on the edge Eliminating backscatter could boost optical communications Read article: Microwaves live on the edge
Semiconductors and electronics News Optics pioneers scoop Nobel prize Trio share SEK10m prize for their work on fibre optics and charge-coupled devices Read article: Optics pioneers scoop Nobel prize
Optical physics Research update Fisheye gives new route to perfect images UK physicist sheds light on Maxwell's 150 year-old design Read article: Fisheye gives new route to perfect images
Optical physics Research update New printing method takes a cue from nature Magnetic nanoclusters change colour on command Read article: New printing method takes a cue from nature
Ultrafast science Research update Nanotubes set to shine for solar energy Multiple carrier generation could boost efficiency Read article: Nanotubes set to shine for solar energy
Ultrafast science Research update Plasmonic laser puts the squeeze on light US researchers claim world's smallest semiconductor laser
Transport properties Research update Metamaterials learn to remember First 'memory metamaterials' allow for easy tuning
Transport properties Research update Producing tiny inorganic LEDs in bulk Novel printing process could boost inorganic LED industry Read article: Producing tiny inorganic LEDs in bulk
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Making graphene in a flash A common camera flashbulb can turn graphite oxide into graphene Read article: Making graphene in a flash
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