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On-chip quantum interference between integrated photon sources has now become a reality. Mark Thompson spoke to Nature Photonics about the realization of and future outlook for integrated quantum optics.
Michele Svandrlik and Fulvio Parmigiani, respectively Project Director and Head of Science at FERMI, talk to Nature Photonics about building the first fully coherent seeded free-electron laser that outputs soft X-rays.
When promoting the value of their research or procuring funding, researchers often need to explain the significance of their work to the community — something that can be just as tricky as the research itself.