News: Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing - IPAS
Shedding new light in many directions
In a unique initiative, Defence Science and Technology and the University of Adelaide are conducting dual-use research that has found applications in defence, mining, medicine, soil forensics and archaeology.
Trapping atoms to protect Australia’s groundwater
A unique new facility at the University of Adelaide will help protect Australia’s precious groundwater from overuse and contamination.
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Adelaide scientist wins ‘bronze’ at global neurophotonics event
A project to map the hearing capability of zebrafish has won Mengke Han third prize at the global Frontiers in Neurophotonics’ summer school.
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Quantum sensors to make Australia safer
Researchers to work with the Defence Science and Technology Group on four ambitious quantum technology projects.
Measurement of success: Adelaide scientist wins medal for commitment to industry
Precision measurement expert Professor Andre Luiten has received national recognition for supporting the needs of industry.
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Trapping atoms, not space ships, with tractor beams
Physics researchers have delved into the realm of Star Wars and created a powerful tractor beam.
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Tiny Research wins Tall Awards
They’re working on a small scale to make a big impact in their respective fields. Meet Dr Ben Sparkes and Dr Cameron Shearer.
Open day showcases science careers and ground breaking research within IPAS
Re-live the first #IPASOpenDay, attended by the general public, university stakeholders, STEM students and industry partners.
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Nanocrystals may replace traditional hard drives for data storage
Physicists discover that nano-sized crystals of salt encoded with data using light from a laser could be the next data storage technology of choice.
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Time to celebrate: Scientists win award for the world’s most precise clock
A University of Adelaide team of scientists has won one of the prestigious Eureka Prizes for science.
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