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Feb 5, 2010
Solar energy is converted into chemical energy more efficiently thanks to quantum coherence
Lasers zap fusion doubts at NIF
Feb 1, 2010
First results at the National Ignition Facility delight researchers
Ions trapped by optical fields
Jan 27, 2010
New laser-trapping technique for charged particles opens door to advanced quantum simulations
High-resolution OCT explores the gut
Jan 25, 2010
OCT inside the gastrointestinal tract could one day replace invasive biopsies.
Bright colour-changing skins
Jan 21, 2010
Electronic paper technology that can change colour without backlights
The pulse quickens for ultrafast optics
Jan 18, 2010
German researchers are making waves in ultrafast physics
Practical 3D holographic screen debuts
Jan 15, 2010 1 comment
For your viewing pleasure, Chinese scientists unveil a glimpse of the future – and it's in 3D
Lidar tracks forest-fire pollution
Jan 11, 2010
Optical technology is helping the US Forest Service to gain a better understanding of wildfire behaviour
Tapping into the ocean colour scene
Jan 4, 2010
The eyes of the mantis shrimp point the way to better optical-storage devices
Optical inspection goes the distance
Dec 30, 2009
Manufacturers could benefit from a non-contact distance sensor that can operate on rough or transparent objects