Surfaces and interfaces Research update See-through silver Researchers develop a way to make metal films transparent Read article: See-through silver
Optical physics Research update World’s “bluest” sky revealed Brazil is the place to visit if you want to enjoy the best blue sky Read article: World’s “bluest” sky revealed
Optical physics Blog Photon06 Exhibition Show Guide The UK’s premier conference in optics and photonics Read article: Photon06 Exhibition Show Guide
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Shedding light on biomaterials Scattering is responsible for guiding light in biological materials Read article: Shedding light on biomaterials
Optical physics Research update LEDs target tumours Portable scanner could be used for the early detection of breast cancer Read article: LEDs target tumours
Surfaces and interfaces Research update How to make an object invisible Theorists believe that metamterials could be used to make objects invisible Read article: How to make an object invisible
Optical physics Research update Change of focus for liquid crystals Researchers create a tuneable liquid-crystal lens Read article: Change of focus for liquid crystals
Semiconductors and electronics Research update LEDs move into the ultraviolet A diode that emits light at the shortest wavelength is made Read article: LEDs move into the ultraviolet
Optical physics Research update Insects inspire artificial eyes Scientists have made the first artificial eye using 3D polymer structures Read article: Insects inspire artificial eyes
Surfaces and interfaces Research update A new look for bifocals Optical scientists develop spectacles that can change focus Read article: A new look for bifocals
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