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  Book Reviews

  Physical Properties of Diamond and Sapphire

  Roshan L. Aggarwal and Anant K. Ramdas | 14 November 2019 | Review by Reva Garg

  An interesting monograph on the optical properties of two valuable materials. read more  

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  Research News

  Stretchy Stopwatch Flexes with Your Skin

  Patricia Daukantas | 13 November 2019

  Scientists have demonstrated a low-voltage light-emitting screen that adheres to skin and stays functional as it stretches with movement. read more  

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  Careers

  Sanguan Anantathanasarn on the Value of Conversation

  Rebecca Robinson | 12 November 2019

  A research scientist shares the benefits of in-person communication in both the lab and at conferences. read more  

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  Research News

  Machine Learning Tames X-Ray Beam Instability

  Stewart Wills | 11 November 2019

  To address a potential problem for next-gen, diffraction-limited synchrotron light sources, a U.S. research team throws a little AI into the mix. read more  

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  Research News

  3-D Printing Optical Fiber

  Molly Moser | 07 November 2019

  Researchers have drawn silica optical fiber from a 3-D-printed preform, potentially disrupting traditional fiber manufacturing. read more  

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  Book Reviews

  Advanced Radiation Protection Dosimetry

  Shaheen A. Dewji and Nolan E. Hertel, Eds. | 07 November 2019 | Review by Christian Brosseau

  This comprehensive book is suitable for graduate students and researchers. read more  

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  Research News

  Radiative Cooler Leaves Rivals in the Shade

  Edwin Cartlidge | 05 November 2019

  A cooling device insulated with a polyethylene aerogel exploits the chill of outer space to refrigerate without electricity. read more  

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  Research News

  A Better Way to Tell Left from Right?

  Stewart Wills | 31 October 2019

  “Synthetic chiral light” could expand applications for using light to determine molecular chirality, a potential plus in the chemistry and drug development lab. read more  

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  Book Reviews

  Shock Waves in Solid State Physics

  G.I. Kanel | 31 October 2019 | Review by Albert C. Claus

  This interesting book is recommended for specialists. read more  

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  Research News

  Perception of “White” Light’s Tint Varies with Age

  Patricia Daukantas | 30 October 2019

  Age-related differences in color perception are not factored into how light sources are designed. read more