Quantum optics Research update How light can put atoms in a twist Twisted light and atoms could exchange quantum information Read article: How light can put atoms in a twist
Nanomaterials Research update Magnetic resonance imaging done at the nanoscale Technique could be used to image viruses or proteins Read article: Magnetic resonance imaging done at the nanoscale
Nuclear physics Research update Why 34 is the magic number for calcium RIKEN researchers spot new nuclear magic number Read article: Why 34 is the magic number for calcium
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Detecting blood-iron levels with tiny diamonds Novel biosensor can measure weak magnetic fields Read article: Detecting blood-iron levels with tiny diamonds
Nanomaterials Research update Shape-shifting metal has a long memory Theoretical model used to create better shape-memory alloys Read article: Shape-shifting metal has a long memory
Transport properties Research update Entangling tiny drum’s beat with microwaves Technique could be used to build quantum processors Read article: Entangling tiny drum’s beat with microwaves
Particles and interactions Research update Etched glass could create table-top particle accelerators Chip-based devices fire lasers at glass coated with gratings Read article: Etched glass could create table-top particle accelerators
Transport properties Research update New ‘wagon-wheel’ molecules could make better OLEDs Molecule could also be used as biological sensors or in solar cells Read article: New ‘wagon-wheel’ molecules could make better OLEDs
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Do ultracold neutrons get a kick from nanoparticles? Physicists offer a solution to neutron-lifetime discrepancy Read article: Do ultracold neutrons get a kick from nanoparticles?
Transport properties Research update Ultrathin solar cell is efficient and easy to make Performance of perovskite-based devices has improved rapidly Read article: Ultrathin solar cell is efficient and easy to make
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