Optical physics Research update Optical oscilloscope is fit for high-speed studies Device beats the resolution of conventional devices by more than a factor of five
Ultrafast science Research update Condensed-matter physicist to head DESY Accelerator lab chooses nanostructure expert as new director Read article: Condensed-matter physicist to head DESY
Transport properties Research update Metamaterials boost MRI sensitivity Technique can probe around twice the depth, say researchers Read article: Metamaterials boost MRI sensitivity
Semiconductors and electronics Research update ‘Stamp’ method brings bendy, transparent solar cells US researchers create start-up firm to commercialize their concept Read article: ‘Stamp’ method brings bendy, transparent solar cells
Vacuum and cryogenics Feature Two decades and counting… Opening this special issue marking the 20th anniversary of the launch of Physics World, Matin Durrani says that the magazine still has a vital role to play in th... Read article: Two decades and counting…
Vacuum and cryogenics Feature …And now for the next 20 years Six leading physicists peek into the future
Vacuum and cryogenics Research update US Nobel laureates: vote Obama Prize-winners rally behind Democratic nominee as he issues 'plan for science and innovation' Read article: US Nobel laureates: vote Obama
Quantum optics Research update Quantum repeater demonstrated Principle could be extended to open-up global quantum communication
Optical physics Research update Camera captures at record rate Researchers unveil system with “unprecedented” image quality, frame rate and frame count
Optical physics Research update Tiny microscope aims for Third World market Device is the size of a penny and could be manufactured for as little as £5 Read article: Tiny microscope aims for Third World market