Optical physics Research update Can Bose–Einstein condensates simulate cosmic inflation? Cosmic analogue made by shaking ultracold gas Read article: Can Bose–Einstein condensates simulate cosmic inflation?
Optical physics Research update Luminescent paint makes LiFi networks more secure Phosphorescent surfaces could even transmit after light source switched off Read article: Luminescent paint makes LiFi networks more secure
Optical physics Research update Microwaves in metamaterial perform quantum search Entanglement-free approach achieves efficiency unattainable by classical algorithms Read article: Microwaves in metamaterial perform quantum search
Advanced materials Research update Hidden dimensions make broadband metasurfaces By mathematically transforming an entire spatial dimension into a point, researchers have achieved for the first time metasurfaces with continuous absorption spectra Read article: Hidden dimensions make broadband metasurfaces
Optical physics Research update Twisted light controlled by metasurfaces Twisted light controlled by metasurfaces Read article: Twisted light controlled by metasurfaces
Optical physics Research update Silicon waveguide shows zero refractive index Potential applications include computing and communications Read article: Silicon waveguide shows zero refractive index
Optical physics Research update Memory effect makes better optical solitons Flash Physics: need-to-know updates from the world of physics Read article: Memory effect makes better optical solitons
Optical physics Research update Images of 3D objects appear on nanostructured surface Flash Physics: need-to-know updates from the world of physics Read article: Images of 3D objects appear on nanostructured surface
Optical physics Research update ‘Molecules’ of light wiggle and jiggle Soliton pairs vibrate like two bonded atoms Read article: ‘Molecules’ of light wiggle and jiggle
Optical physics Interview A gateway to the biological world Optical physicist Gail McConnell discusses how novel biomedical imaging techniques are changing the kinds of questions biologists can ask Read article: A gateway to the biological world
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