An unusual thermoelectric effect has been observed in the semiconductor tellurium by RIKEN physicists for the first time.

Comparing a traditional academic career path or BSD ('Big Shining Doctorate') with the real-life careers of four investigators. In a new perspective article, the four argue for more recognition of non ...

Simulating the nonlinear optical physics that underlies ultrafast laser systems is computationally demanding—a practical ...

Materials scientists can learn a lot about a sample material by shooting lasers at it. With nonlinear optical microscopy—a specialized imaging technique that looks for a change in the color of intense ...