Physics news and events

Welcome to the News and Events page of the ANU Research School of Physics! Here you'll find the latest updates and happenings within our vibrant community of physicists and researchers. From groundbreaking research breakthroughs to exciting upcoming events, this page is your go-to source for all things physics at ANU. Stay up to date with our cutting-edge research, world-class seminars, and engaging outreach initiatives by checking back frequently. We are committed to sharing our passion for physics with the world and hope you'll join us on this journey of discovery.

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Bogong thruster to help Taiwanese space missions
05
JUN
Bogong thruster to help Taiwanese space missions

Technology developed at the Research School of Physics has attracted attention from the Taiwanese Space Agency. After a group from Taiwan toured...

Creating Sunscreen for Satellites
23
MAY
Creating Sunscreen for Satellites

Material physicists at the Research School of Physics are creating materials to protect satellites from the harsh space environment – essentially...

Breaking torque limits with a circularly polarised laser beam
15
MAY
Breaking torque limits with a circularly polarised laser beam

Physicists have found a highly efficient way to transfer angular momentum from a light beam to a tiny cylindrical object, causing it to spin...

Engage polarisation analysers, captain!
02
MAY
Engage polarisation analysers, captain!

Spacecraft could soon carry sophisticated polarisation-sensitive optics, thanks to innovative design that miniaturises optical technology to a tiny...

Dancing with ghosts to banish magnetic noise
16
APR
Dancing with ghosts to banish magnetic noise

Physicists have devised a way to combine an atomic magnetometer with a gyroscope, using a pulsed laser system and a simple mixture of gases. The...

Academy honours nonlinear physicists
11
APR
Academy honours nonlinear physicists

Two physicists from the Research School of Physics (RSPhys) have received major recognition from the Australian Academy of Science. Distinguished...

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