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Celebrating the International Day of Light
Yesterday, the University of Adelaide’s Optica Student Chapter hosted a captivating lecture in honour of the International Day of Light, drawing an enthusiastic crowd of science enthusiasts. Professor Kishan Dholakia, 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’s most accurate ruler
A portable laser device that tests your breath for signs of disease and organ failure is just the start of the University of Adelaide’s ambitions for laser technology.
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Dr Sarah Scholten Secures Funding for Next-Generation GPS Technology
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, Quantum Clock for Assured Global Navigation: Global Positioning System 2.0.
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IPAS with the Australian Centre for Quantum Growth
An $18.3 million federal grant led by the University of Sydney to establish the Australian Centre for Quantum Growth has just been announced. The University of Sydney led the successful consortium, which included the University of Adelaide via IPAS, along with most of the major Australian research universities and leading commercial quantum companies.
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First commercial-grade optical fibres fabricated in space
Special glass rods manufactured at the University of Adelaide have been drawn into over 11 km of optical fibre on the International Space Station (ISS).
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University of Adelaide Delegation Engages at Science Meets Parliament 2024
Last week, a distinguished delegation comprising 26 leaders, professionals, and research staff from the University of Adelaide, 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
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.
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 University of Adelaide 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
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.
IPAS Welcomes New Leadership and Chief Innovator
We are proud to announce that Professor Luiten is taking on a new role as IPAS Chief Innovator. Simultaneously, we warmly welcome Professor Mark Hutchinson as the Interim Director of IPAS. This marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter of innovation and impact at IPAS.
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