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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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 Growing crystals for metasurface lasers gives record efficiency
02
OCT
Growing crystals for metasurface lasers gives record efficiency

Growing crystals for lasers, rather than sculpting them, could be the key to a new generation of nanoscopic lasers, that will be embedded in communication...

A lesson in advanced materials: why it can take the longest time to find the shortest path
19
SEP
A lesson in advanced materials: why it can take the longest time to find the shortest path

Physicists have pioneered a new method for making a rare form of silicon, prized for its remarkable properties. The discovery, which could mean...

Butterfly wings inspire solution to impossible problem
12
SEP
Butterfly wings inspire solution to impossible problem

The iridescent blue of butterfly wings has inspired researchers to find a solution to a challenge previously considered insurmountable –...

Tiny and powerful – metamaterial lenses for your phones and drones
02
SEP
Tiny and powerful – metamaterial lenses for your phones and drones

A new approach to manufacturing multicolour lenses could inspire a new generation of tiny, cheap, and powerful optics for portable devices such...

Fellowship to study forgetful fusion physics
06
AUG
Fellowship to study forgetful fusion physics

Congratulations to Dr Ed Simpson, who has been awarded a Future Fellowship to study nuclear fusion reactions. Dr Simpson, who is from the Department...

Tuning entanglement with an asymmetric metasurface
17
JUL
Tuning entanglement with an asymmetric metasurface

A new material platform has enabled scientists to create photon pairs whose entanglement can be tuned, from a layer thinner than a human hair. The...

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