➀ FH Aachen's Institute of Microwave and Plasma Technology (IMP) has achieved a breakthrough in plasma generation by creating a stand-alone plasma with high energy density. This research aims to mimic the fusion processes occurring in the sun for energy production on Earth. The plasma is produced in a small laboratory-scale setup, demonstrating the potential for large-scale applications. ➁ Professor Dr. Holger Heuermann leads the research, emphasizing the significance of the development for understanding and replicating the fusion processes. ➂ The research team is working on precise measurement and large-scale implementation of the technology, seeking collaboration with industry and research partners.

➀ Physicists from Würzburg University present a nanometer-sized light antenna with electrically modulated surface properties, a breakthrough that could open new paths for faster computer chips. ➁ Current computers are hitting physical limits in speed, as semiconductor components operate at frequencies of a few gigahertz. ➂ The research team focused on altering the surface properties of a resonator, achieving a significant breakthrough through the electrical contact of a single gold nanostick, which was only possible with advanced nano-fabrication techniques.

➀ The new microscope, known as 'attomicroscopy', captures images at attosecond speeds, a billionth of a billionth of a second. ➁ This technology allows for unprecedented precision in observing the motion of electrons within molecules. ➂ Developed by Mohammed Hassan and colleagues at the University of Arizona, the microscope uses a laser and an electron beam to achieve these rapid imaging capabilities.

➀ Researchers discovered that molecular movements within glass and similar materials appear time-reversible, challenging the second law of thermodynamics. ➁ The study used lasers and advanced cameras to observe and analyze molecular rearrangements in glass. ➂ The findings raise questions about the universality of time reversibility in other materials and its implications for fundamental physics.