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Celebrating the International Day of Light

Kishan Dholakia -giving his International Day of Light presentation

Yesterday, the 成人大片鈥檚 Optica Student Chapter hosted a captivating lecture in honour of the International Day of Light, drawing an enthusiastic crowd of science enthusiasts.听, Director of the Centre of Light for Life, led the audience on a journey through the wonders of light in his presentation, "A Trip on the Light Fantastic."

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Measuring light: the world鈥檚 most accurate ruler

By looking at the colour of light in these crystals and the amount of gas absorption, researchers identify which and in what concentration gas molecules are present.

A portable laser device that tests your breath for signs of disease and organ failure is just the start of the 成人大片鈥檚 ambitions for laser technology.

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Dr Sarah Scholten Secures Funding for Next-Generation GPS Technology

Portrait of post doctoral researcher Dr Sarah Scholten

Dr Sarah Scholten from the School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences received $392,000 in funding as part of the Australian Research Council (ARC) Early Career Industry Fellowship sheme for her project,听Quantum Clock for Assured Global Navigation: Global Positioning System 2.0.

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IPAS with the Australian Centre for Quantum Growth

cold matter wave

An $18.3 million federal grant led by the University of Sydney to establish the Australian Centre for Quantum Growth has just听been announced. The University of Sydney led the successful consortium, which included the 成人大片 via IPAS, along with most of the听major听Australian research universities and leading commercial quantum companies.

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First commercial-grade optical fibres fabricated in space

 This major landmark in the development of the next generation of optical fibres for quantum communication is part of a strategic partnership between the University鈥檚 Institute for Advanced Photonics (IPAS) and Commercial Partner Flawless Photonics Inc.   Australian Research Council, Industry Laureate Fellow, Professor Heike Ebendorff-Heidepriem, Deputy Director, IPAS and her ANFF-Optofab team provided 20 special glass rods of ZBLAN, an exotic glass for ultra-low loss optical fibre

Special glass rods manufactured at the 成人大片 have been drawn into over 11 km of optical fibre on the International Space Station (ISS).

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成人大片 Delegation Engages at Science Meets Parliament 2024

Science Meet Parliament 2024 - UoA delegates

Last week, a distinguished delegation comprising 26 leaders, professionals, and research staff from the 成人大片, including members from the Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS), participated in Science Meets Parliament 2024 held in Canberra.

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Prof. Heike Ebendorff-Heidepriem: Guest Speaker at 50YGF Symposium Celebrating 50 Years of Fluoride Glass Discovery

Participants to 50YFG Symposium 2024

Prof Heike Ebendorff-Heidepriem was invited to participate in the 50 YFG Symposium in Rennes France. This event marked the 50th anniversary of the groundbreaking discovery of fluoride glasses, a pivotal moment in photonics history.

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RadInnovate: A New Training Centre for Radiation Innovation

The ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Radiation Innovation (RadInnovate) marks a major milestone for Australia's capabilities in nuclear and radiation science and policy. Last week, the Chief Investigators from the 成人大片 and UniSA had the opportunity to meet with RadInnovate Centre Director, Professor Mahananda Dasgupta (ANU), and the Chief Operating Officer, Ms Ingrid McCarthy (ANU), to kickstart the process of bringing together all their industry partners and researchers.

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Dr Sarah Scholten Crowned SA Weekend Innovator of the Year at The Advertiser Sunday Mail SkyCity Woman of the Year Awards

Photo of Dr Sarah Scholten holding Innovator of the Year certificate

Last night's The Advertiser Sunday Mail SkyCity Woman of the Year Awards honoured outstanding women across various fields, with Dr Sarah Scholten being crowned the SA Weekend Innovator of the Year.

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IPAS Welcomes New Leadership and Chief Innovator

Andre Luiten and Mark Hutchinson

We are proud to announce that Professor Luiten is taking on a new role as IPAS Chief Innovator.听Simultaneously, we warmly welcome Professor Mark Hutchinson as the Interim Director of IPAS.听This marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter of innovation and impact at IPAS.

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