Read article: New optical fibre shortens laser pulses the easy way
New optical fibre shortens laser pulses the easy way
Kagome structure and noble gas work together to create short, powerful infrared bursts
Read article: New optical fibre shortens laser pulses the easy way
Read article: A single light of science
A single light of science
An introduction to the International Year of Light and Light-based Technologies (IYL 2015)
Read article: Laser pioneer Charles Townes dies aged 99
Laser pioneer Charles Townes dies aged 99
Physicist shared the 1964 Nobel prize for his work on the microwave laser
Read article: The world of physics in 2015
The world of physics in 2015
Find out more about the key physics events of the coming year – and those we predict might happen
Read article: Supersonic bullets test graphene’s strength
Supersonic bullets test graphene’s strength
Carbon sheet is much better at absorbing impacts than steel
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LED firm rejects Nobel laureate’s olive branch
Shuji Nakamura tried to rebuild ties with Nichia
Read article: Retrial granted for jailed Iranian physicist
Retrial granted for jailed Iranian physicist
Supreme Court overturns initial verdict for Omid Kokabee
Read article: New plasmonic nanolaser is cavity-free
New plasmonic nanolaser is cavity-free
Proposed device could improve optical telecommunications
Read article: Strontium’s nuclear ‘spin symmetry’ revealed
Strontium’s nuclear ‘spin symmetry’ revealed
Discovery will be crucial for building yet more precise atomic clocks
Read article: Controlling ferromagnetic domains using light
Controlling ferromagnetic domains using light
Unexplained discovery could have major impact on data-storage methods
