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Nanoparticle Magic: Fine-Tuning Gold Nanoparticles in Tellurite Glass for Unique Applications
After extensive prior research spanning more than a decade, scientists have introduced an innovative approach for incorporating gold nanoparticles into tellurite glasses, capitalising on their highly desirable attributes. Combining the distinctive light modulation and interaction capabilities of such nanoparticles in tellurite glass opens fresh avenues for photonics research and practical applications.
IPAS Shines at ANZOS Awards 2023
IPAS members were honoured to be awarded 3 ANZOS prizes at Old Parliament House during the ANZCOP-AIP Summer meeting on Wednesday 6th December.
Dr Katharina Richter: MedTech Visionary and Women in MedTech Champion
Congratulations to Dr Katharina Richter on receiving the prestigious Women in MedTech Champion Award 2023 from the Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA).
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First Australian-Built Hyperspectral Imager in Orbit, crafted in the Braggs Building!
In 18 months, CSIRO and the University of Adelaide, including Craig Ingram, Joshua Pease, Eugene McNearney, Ass Prof Martin O'Connor, and Jared Waterman, designed and built CyanoSat, a compact hyperspectral imager in low-Earth orbit. Analyzing a broad spectrum, it identifies cyanobacteria for vital water quality assessment. The payload successfully generated its first image.
Getting IPAS ready for KOALA Conference
KOALA, the student-only Conference on Optics, Atoms, and Laser Applications in Australia and New Zealand, witnessed a fantastic turnout of IPAS members for the organised practice session this last week.
High-power fibre lasers emerge as a pioneering technology
Optical scientists have found a new way to significantly increase the power of fibre lasers while maintaining their beam quality, making them a future key defence technology against low-cost drones and for use in other applications such as remote sensing.
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Portable Atomic Clock Team wins Outstanding Achievement Award in Excellence in Research
The Portable Atomic Clock team won the University of Adelaide Awards for Outstanding Achievement in the Excellence in Research: Team Category.
Dr Sarah Scholten Recognised for her Outstanding Work at this Year’s Women in Innovation Awards
Congratulations to Dr Sarah Scholten for winning the Women in Innovation SA prize for Science at Woman In Innovation 2023.
ARC LIEF Scheme 2024
Congratulations to the following IPAS Members awarded ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities schemes for 2024
ARC Discovery Projects 2024
Congratulations to the following IPAS Members awarded ARC Discovery Projects for 2024
