Surfaces and interfaces Research update Magnifying superlenses show more detail than before Designs could make the optical imaging of DNA molecules possible Read article: Magnifying superlenses show more detail than before
Transport properties Research update Double-negative metamaterial edges towards the visible Fishnet structure gives negative permeability Read article: Double-negative metamaterial edges towards the visible
Transport properties Research update When graphene meets negative refraction Researchers think that graphene could be used to make a tiny electron lens Read article: When graphene meets negative refraction
Optical physics Research update Nanorods make “ideal” anti-reflection coatings Material first thin optical film with refractive index close to air Read article: Nanorods make “ideal” anti-reflection coatings
Ultrafast science Research update Ultrafast probe uses femtosecond electron pulses New pulsed source for electron microscopy
Optical physics Research update Caesium slows down optical image Principle could be used in an all-optical buffer Read article: Caesium slows down optical image
Optical physics Research update Tropical beetle has the brightest whites Irregular structure the key to insect's brilliance Read article: Tropical beetle has the brightest whites
Optical physics Research update Light squeezes through nano coax Nanotube-based cable pushes the limits of optics Read article: Light squeezes through nano coax
History Feature James Clerk Maxwell: a force for physics Celebrating Maxwell Year: Francis Everitt examines the immense contributions of the greatest mathematical physicist since Newton Read article: James Clerk Maxwell: a force for physics
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