A Firmer Grip on How Cement Sets

OPTICS & PHOTONICS Nondestructive laser-based technique employs mathematical modeling to calculate cement’s behavior as it sets, which could be a boon for the construction industry.

Laser Diode Pushes into the Deep UV

OPTICS & PHOTONICS Several techniques enable a semiconductor device that lases at 271.8 nm at room temperature, setting up potential applications in sensing and biomedicine.

A Switch for Making Syngas

OPTICS & PHOTONICS A light-activated nanoparticle catalyst could reduce required energy and boost efficiency in chemical-feedstock manufacturing, researchers say.