EPFL scientists have developed an innovative mathematical method to greatly improve computer modeling of metamaterials.

Polymer optics – the future of light modulation
Free access to the latest special issue of the Journal of Polymer Science: Polymer Physics, on polymer optics.

Another step towards molecular computing: stepwise control of MTJs
Researchers have achieved the first photo/electro co-modulation of molecular transport junctions based on chemically fabricated nanogaps.
Most accessed papers in physica status solidi for November 2013
We present the most downloaded papers from the pss journal family from November.

November highlights from physica status solidi
Phase transitions, gold films, and gallium oxide – these and more in November’s physics highlights.

Book review: Carbon nanotubes and graphene for photonic applications
Mildred Dresselhaus reviews Carbon nanotubes and graphene for photonic applications, released this year by Woodhead Publishing.
Improving large area CVD
Standing wave trick may remedy non-uniform discharge problem in large-area VHF PECVD.
Most accessed papers in physica status solidi for October 2013
We present the most downloaded papers from the pss family of journals from October.

Metal-organic frameworks for electric field controlled magnetism
Converse magnetoelectric effect is observed for the first time in the multiferroic phase of a metal-organic framework.
October highlights from physica status solidi
Graphene, elastomers, and hybrid molecule–surfaces – these and more in October’s physics highlights.