Research Highlights

For contributions to the quantum theory of optical coherence, and to the development of laser-based precision spectroscopy, including the optical frequency comb technique.

Bose–Einstein condensates are not only fascinating in their own right, but they also provide a valuable tool for making high-precision measurements of fundamental physical phenomena.

By applying electrical voltages, a solid-state qubit can be manipulated to stay coherent for longer.

Extreme solar conditions caused the Earth’s radiation belts to shrink temporarily, yielding an opportunity to investigate particle acceleration in those regions.

The folding and unfolding of a biological molecule such as RNA proves a useful test of non-equilibrium thermodynamics.

Numerical simulations of twisted magnetic field lines on the solar surface show how the ‘kink instability’ results in solar flares.

Magnetic resonance images of the rich dynamics inside a droplet could improve our understanding of the interaction between immiscible liquids.

Electron-microscope images of the life and death of a nanotube device provide a better understanding of how such devices can fail.

A look back at Bohr's molecular model offers a fresh perspective on the formation of chemical bonds between atoms in hydrogen and other molecules.