Ultrafast science Research update New optical clock breaks accuracy record Aluminium-ion device makes use of quantum logic Read article: New optical clock breaks accuracy record
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
Optics & Photonics Briefing This issue explores lasers and detectors, solar power, medical imaging and high-resolution displays