Optical physics Research update Triple jump lights up laser ‘Three-photon excitation’ could lead to advances in fibre optics, data storage and medical imaging Read article: Triple jump lights up laser
Optical physics Research update Artificial black holes on the horizon DIY black holes could emit ‘Hawking radiation’
Optical physics Research update Electrical pulses break light speed record Long-range 'superluminal' pulses raise hopes of ultrafast data transmission
Quantum optics Research update Crystal catches light pulses The first solid to trap laser pulses could lead to super-efficient information storage
Optical physics Research update Space-age material could restore sight A novel light-sensitive ceramic may replace faulty cells in the human retina Read article: Space-age material could restore sight
Quantum optics Research update Single-photon machine gears up A semiconductor device that emits one photon at a time could pave the way for quantum encryption Read article: Single-photon machine gears up
Renewables Research update Solar cell edges towards endless energy A new semiconductor uses visible light to extract 'clean' hydrogen fuel from water Read article: Solar cell edges towards endless energy
Optical physics Research update Taking a closer look at light Two new optical probes work on ultrashort and ultrafast scales
Optical physics Research update OSA elects British president Peter Knight of Imperial College voted president of the Optical Society of America Read article: OSA elects British president
Transport properties Research update Excitons take charge of optoelectronics A new way to control light-emitting particles could spark novel optoelectronic devices
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