Welcome to the Physics Display for UWA Expo, which is being held on Sunday, 19th August 2007!!
This year the School of Physics will have an interesting variety of displays showcasing our research and industry partners, amazing (and noisy) demonstrations, and tours of our laboratories and astrodome situated on the roof of the physics building.
Click on one of the below links to find out what will be happening on the day!
Research Displays
Industry Displays
Demonstrations
Tours
Films
Floor Plan of Physics Displays & Demonstrations
Map of UWA Campus
Research Displays
When: Throughout the day (9am - 4pm)
Location: Foyer of the Physics Building
Astronomy
Biophysics
Computational Physics
Condensed Matter & Materials Physics
Frequency Standards & Metrology
Gradiometer
Gravity Waves
Synchrotron
Theoretical Physics
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Astronomy
Zadko Telescope project
The largest research grade optical robotic telescope in WA is under final stages of construction. Find out about the exciting research and training opportunities that this project will provide to students.
Radio astronomy and the SKA
UWA physics will play a key role in radio astronomy and probing the early Universe. The next generation of radio telescopes could be constructed here in WA...find out more.
Computer simulations of the night sky anywhere and at any time.
Astronomy and astrophysics research
Find out about the biggest explosions in the Universe.
Astronomy courses
Find out about astronomy courses at UWA and careers in astronomy.
Ask an astronomer
Ask an astronomer astronomy related questions in a relaxed environment.
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Computational Physics
Computational physics involves simulation, visualisation, and modelling. The focus here at UWA is on applying symbolic or computer algebra, in particular using Mathematica, coupled with numerical and graphical computing, to help understand a wide range of physical phenomena.
Exploring the solutions of nonlinear wave equations: Slightly different equations can have vastly different solution behaviour -- including infinities or various other pathologies.
A cutaway view showing the angular structure of a particular atomic state (a so-called spherical harmonic).
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Interferometer, Chladni Figure, Eddy Current Damping
Gravitational Waves Research Laboratory
In the gravitational wave research lab, you will see posters to explain exciting experiments towards direct detection of Einstein’s gravitational waves, as well as demonstrations of:
- The principle of Michelson interferometer for detection of gravitational waves.
- electrostatic position sensor that can detect nanometer scale position change.
- advanced vibration isolator that can reduce the ground vibration by more than 100 dB at 10Hz.
- video showing Gingin high optical power research facility and gravity discovery centre.
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Industry Displays
When: Throughout the day (9am - 4pm)
Location: Foyer of the Physics Building
Project AMATI (Gravitec Instruments and UWA), named after a famous violin maker Nicolo Amati, has been aimed at developing a direct String Magnetic Gradiometer. The device has the unique ability to detect gradient signals with a single sensing element, as opposed to conventional instruments which are based on a pair of magnetometers. A wide array of new applications in the mining industry are envisaged for the String Magnetic Gradiometer that can be configured to measure the full tensor gradient components of the magnetic field.
Gravity Discovery Centre
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Demonstrations
When: Throughout the day (9am - 4pm)
Location: In front of the main entrance to the Physics Building
and Physics foyer.
Dr Peter Terran's Displays (previews at tesladownunder.com)
- Tesla coil 300,000 volt - noisy and scary.
- Can crusher - see 40,000 amps in action.
- Free (safe) 30,000 volt electric shocks on your hand
- Vortex cannon for fast and powerful smoke rings
- Ferrofluid in motion - bizarre and fascinating stuff.
Other Demonstrations:
- Liquid Nitrogen
- ECG
- Mind/Vision
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Nanomagnetics
Feel the attraction of scientific research in the Magnetics Laboratory with demonstrations and hands on experiments:
- Play with high strength magnets and amazing magnetic fluids
- See magnetic bacteria - the biological compasses
- Learn why too much iron is a bad thing for you
- See inside a hard drive and discover how they work
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Tours
When: Throughout the day (9am - 4pm)
Location: In the laboratories themselves, or as indicated below.
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