News: IPAS

Researchers discover localised pain relief using known chemical reaction

Andrew Abell in lab

A team of international researchers including those from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ have taken a well-known chemical reaction as the basis of a new generation of targeted pain relief medication.

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Space fibres touch down for in-depth analysis

ZBLAN fibre

Glass fibre drawn in space has returned back to the University's Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing for analysis. The fibre could prove transformative for quantum communication due to its properties.

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Turning up the heat on dragonfly sight

Dragonfly

³ÉÈË´óƬ researchers and collaborators from Lund University in Sweden have made a breakthrough in understanding how dragonflies' brains work.

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First commercial-grade optical fibres fabricated in space

Microgravity glove box at the Flawless Photonics facility prior to being shipped to NASA’s facility. The fibre was drawn in the glove box on the ISS. Image: Flawless Photonics.

Special glass rods manufactured at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ have been drawn into over 8 km of optical fibre on the International Space Station (ISS).

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Ultra-precise quantum thermometer to measure the temperatures of space and time

An image of space.

An international team of scientists including experts from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ has designed a quantum thermometer to measure the ultra-cold temperatures of space and time predicted by Einstein and the laws of quantum mechanics.

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Partnership focuses on cutting-edge glass technology

Glass developed by IPAS for the image chamber of Coretec’s CSpace 3D volumetric display.

The ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS) has partnered with The Coretec Group, Inc. to develop a glass to be used in the US company’s CSpace, a 3D static volumetric display technology.  This project will be jointly funded by the ³ÉÈË´óƬ.

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Biomedical engineer awarded for revolutionary imaging technology

Dr Jiawen Li

Dr Jiawen Li has been awarded two prestigious fellowships in recognition of her world-class work in the field of biomedical engineering. Dr Li is a Lecturer in the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ, leading the intravascular imaging research program within the Institute of Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS).

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Three STEM superstars at ³ÉÈË´óƬ

Goodman cres

A cancer researcher, an ecologist and an optical engineer from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ have been named among Australia’s official Superstars of STEM for 2021-2022.

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Trapping atoms to protect Australia's groundwater

Atom Trap Trace Analysis facility

A unique new facility launched today at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ will help protect Australia’s precious groundwater from overuse and contamination.

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