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Putting graphene headphones to the test
The Physics World team rings in the new year by trying out headphones that exploit the mechanical properties of the two-dimensional carbon “wonder material”
The promise and challenges of airborne wind energy
Margaret Harris assesses the prospects for harnessing the wind with kites, wings, drones and hoops
Transactions: personal reflections on the business of physics
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Ask me anything: James McKenzie
The vice-president of business at the Institute of Physics gives his advice to physics graduates
Climate change is a ‘Pascal’s wager’: so how will you act?
Businesses must take action on climate change, which is why – says James McKenzie – it’s an example of a “Pascal’s wager”
Innovations power the physics of the future at the APS March Meeting
We preview what will be on show at the world's largest physics conference and exhibit
The secret to flying carbon-free
James McKenzie wonders how realistic it will be to de-carbonize air travel
Realistic visions for augmented-reality headsets
After an euphoric few years, developers of augmented reality devices face tough challenges ahead
Physicists come top in ‘deep tech’ start-up challenge
Spectroscopy specialists Senorics and milk-analysis firm Labby take first and second prize in the annual Photonics West competition
A supercontinuum success story
Photonics experts share tales of bright ideas that panned out – and others where the outcome is yet to be determined
Focus on Nanotechnology & Nanomaterials
Take a look inside the free-to-read digital edition of Physics World‘s focus issue on nanotechnology. Covering the latest innovations and commercial developments, this issue explores some of the nanoscale technologies that are set to drive future business growth
Start-up stories
Physics World Careers
The 2020 edition of Physics World Careers is packed full of advice for early career scientists. Including a range of valuable advice, informative case studies and recruiter profiles, it demonstrates the variety of jobs that use a physics degree.
Careers in industry
Diamonds are a physicist’s best friend
Pascal Gallo, chief executive of LakeDiamond, on his career in quantum physics and crystal growth, and what goes into setting up a successful company
Seeing past the ordinary
Ralf Kaiser and David Mahon on using muon tomography systems to “see” inside complex, shielded structures, such as drums containing nuclear waste
Skills for start-ups
Physicist-for-hire Volker Türck shares his tips, experience and successes, when it comes to setting up a a scientific consultancy service
Business and innovation archives
The many valleys of death for healthcare photonics
Entrepreneurs at Photonics West share their stories of translating laboratory advances into clinical practice
Reimagining the future of food
Joe McEntee reports from an annual gathering of food physicists in Leeds, UK
Graphene for physicists, materials scientists, and engineers
Further thoughts about graphene headphones, plus a rule for distinguishing between different types of single(ish)-layer carbon
Solar cooking, an ultrasound success story, and why some business models just don’t work out
In this week's podcast, we take a look at solar cookers, hear from an ultrasound start-up and chat about some bad business models
Bragg diffraction monitors wound healing, plastic soil and other physical science innovations
Levitated nanoparticles, ion-based qubits and a sound idea for a new thermometer also on show
The past, present and future of computing in high-energy physics
Federico Carminati, the chief innovation officer at CERN openlab, assesses how particle physics has shaped (and been shaped by) trends such as big data and machine learning
Is quantum tech an industry or a community?
Judging from last week's UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase, it may be a superposition of both
Elevator pitches: how to get the most out of those awkward networking events
James McKenzie explains why a good elevator pitch is so vital – whether it’s introducing yourself, writing a CV or pitching a technology or business plan
Small computers find an industrial niche
Physicist and Raspberry Pi inventor Eben Upton explains how simple computers are becoming integral to the Internet of Things
Manufacturing silicon qubits at scale
As quantum computing matures, will decades of engineering give silicon qubits an edge? Fernando Gonzalez-Zalba, Tsung-Yeh Yang and Alessandro Rossi think so
The hard sell of quantum software
Despite recent progress, quantum computers are still at an early stage. So why are companies selling software for them?
How big ideas can change the world: the revolutionary potential of LiFi
James McKenzie reflects on the huge commercial prospects of transmitting data using light
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