 A solid solution of zinc sulfide in zinc oxide significantly increases the absorbance of light and results in a dramatic increase in the plateau current for a photoanode nanowire array. 6 February 2012
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 Replacing conventional metals such as gold and silver with doped semiconductors or intermetallics could greatly improve the performance of plasmonic and metamaterial devices. 30 January 2012
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 Nanostructures with a periodically varying refractive index may provide a novel platform that enables efficient phosphorescence when the pump wavelength is well tuned. 16 January 2012
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 A supercontinuum laser-based instrument allows improved measurement and modeling of reflectance at the nanoscale. 12 January 2012
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 The cost and availability of these important materials have had their ups and downs. The optics industry is using several strategies to make sure future needs are met. 9 January 2012
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