Read article: Coherent terahertz radiation created in laser plasmas Ultrafast science Research update Coherent terahertz radiation created in laser plasmas New technique could lead to intense tabletop terahertz sources
Read article: Ultrafast light pulses drive quasiparticle collider Ultrafast science Research update Ultrafast light pulses drive quasiparticle collider Femtosecond resolution of collision dynamics achieved
Read article: Plans for a laser-driven gamma-ray beam are unveiled by physicists Ultrafast science Research update Plans for a laser-driven gamma-ray beam are unveiled by physicists Simulations show how electrons zigzagging in a magnetic field could generate megaelectronvolt photons
Read article: The single-atom engine that could Ultrafast science Research update The single-atom engine that could Scaled-up power output from single-calcium-ion engine is equivalent to that of a car engine
Read article: Shor’s algorithm is implemented using five trapped ions Ultrafast science Research update Shor’s algorithm is implemented using five trapped ions Quantum-computing scheme could be scaled-up to perform practical calculations
Read article: Welcome to Lightfest Ultrafast science Video Welcome to Lightfest Light-based technologies wow the crowds at Birmingham's new central library
Read article: Physicists entangle qubits in a semiconductor at room temperature Ultrafast science Research update Physicists entangle qubits in a semiconductor at room temperature In addition to quantum-computing applications, the system could be used as an in vivo biological sensor
Read article: All-optical technique shines a light on electronic band structure Ultrafast science Research update All-optical technique shines a light on electronic band structure Ultrafast measurement does not require ultrahigh-vacuum conditions
Read article: Spectroscopy technique offers a new way to define temperature Ultrafast science Research update Spectroscopy technique offers a new way to define temperature Lasers could be used to measure Boltzmann's constant
Read article: Single photons see the light Ultrafast science Research update Single photons see the light Photon–photon interactions pave the way to all-optical quantum computers
Optics & Photonics Briefing This issue explores lasers and detectors, solar power, medical imaging and high-resolution displays