News: physics
Shining a light on dark matter one particle at a time
University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø experts are trying to unlock the secrets of dark matter which makes up 84 per cent of the matter in the universe but we know little about. Researchers are using a new tool that could signal the existence of a new particle.
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Marathon experiment reveals quirks of quarks
University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø experts, who are part of the international community of researchers investigating the fundamental physical properties of atoms, may have come across a new paradigm for the way atomic nuclei are built.
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PM’s Science Prize 2020 winner: Professor Peter Veitch
University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø’s Professor Peter Veitch is among four scientists who together have been awarded the country’s most prestigious award in scientific research, the Prime Minister’s Prize for Science.
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Precision Mirrors Poised to Improve Sensitivity of Gravitational Wave Detectors
Researchers have developed a new type of deformable mirror that could increase the sensitivity of ground-based gravitational wave detectors.
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Uni of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø staff and graduates at forefront of Australia Day awards
The University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø congratulates eye surgeon and blindness prevention pioneer Dr James Muecke, AM, for being named the Australian of the Year for 2020.
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New study reveals a huge neutron star collision 3.4 times heavier than the Sun
University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø physics researchers have been involved in new collaborative study which has revealed a possible collision of two neutron stars.
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Trapping atoms to protect Australia's groundwater
A unique new facility launched today at the University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø will help protect Australia’s precious groundwater from overuse and contamination.
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