Quantum optics Research update Entanglement pioneers bag Wolf Prize Alain Aspect, John Clauser and Anton Zeilinger share physics prize Read article: Entanglement pioneers bag Wolf Prize
Quantum optics Research update Ions trapped by optical fields New laser-trapping technique for charged particles opens door to advanced quantum simulations Read article: Ions trapped by optical fields
Quantum optics Research update Quantum computer takes on quantum chemistry Entangled photons put to work on hydrogen molecule Read article: Quantum computer takes on quantum chemistry
Ultrafast science Research update Slowed light breaks record Light stored for over a second in an ultracold cloud of sodium atoms Read article: Slowed light breaks record
Quantum optics Research update Microwaves live on the edge Eliminating backscatter could boost optical communications Read article: Microwaves live on the edge
Ultrafast science Research update Tricolour entanglement could connect qubits Demonstration is an early step towards a 'quantum switchboard' Read article: Tricolour entanglement could connect qubits
Quantum optics Research update Optical ‘quantum computer chip’ performs first calculation Device employs Shor's algorithm using four photons Read article: Optical ‘quantum computer chip’ performs first calculation
Quantum optics Research update Tiny device is first complete ‘quantum computer’ NIST researchers demonstrate sustained quantum computing in trapped ions Read article: Tiny device is first complete ‘quantum computer’
Ultracold matter Research update Parity violation in ytterbium is largest ever seen Berkeley physicists boost parity violation to explore weak force Read article: Parity violation in ytterbium is largest ever seen
Ultracold matter Research update Ultra cold atoms help share quantum information New technique could be used to transmit quantum data along optical fibres Read article: Ultra cold atoms help share quantum information
Optics & Photonics Briefing This issue explores lasers and detectors, solar power, medical imaging and high-resolution displays