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Interactions of Light and Matter, 8 July
How can waves explain the behaviour of light? How are light and matter similar? These questions will be answered in the hands-on physics lab session where students can take part in experiments using specialised equipment to learn about the diffraction of light (both single and double slit diffraction and interference), the Photoelectric Effect and Emission Spectra. The program also includes a tour of the Australian Synchrotron where participants will learn about the important research outcomes achieved. (4.5hrs) Years 11 - 12 (Taught at Year 12 curriculum level)
Interactions of Light and Matter, 8 July, 10:00 - 14:30; Yr 11 - 12 ticket
$54.00+ $0.50 fee
Synchrotron and its Applications, 9 July
How do particle accelerators work? Curious about the Synchrotron research being conducted locally? These questions will be answered in the hands-on physics lab session where students can take part in experiments using specialised equipment to learn about the diffraction of light (both single and double slit diffraction and interference), the photoelectric effect and emission spectra. The program also includes a tour of the Australian Synchrotron where participants will learn about the important research outcomes achieved at this state-of-the-art facility. (4.5hrs) Years 10 - 12 (Taught at Year 11 curriculum level)
Synchrotron and its Applications, 9 July, 10:00 - 14:30; Yr 10 - 12 ticket
$54.00+ $0.50 feeSynchrotron and its Applications (lab only), 9 July, 11:30 - 14:30; Yr 10 - 12 ticket
$44.50+ $0.50 fee
NEW!! Colours of Light, 10 July
Light is something we often take for granted, yet our perception of it can dramatically shape how we understand the world. In this hands-on workshop, students explore how light and colour influence what we see—and how scientists use these properties to analyse materials. Students begin by revealing hidden messages using complementary colours and coloured filters. They then investigate how light interacts with substances using spectroscopy and apply Beer’s Law to calculate dye concentrations in water. A key component of the workshop is the experimental application of colorimetry and UV-visible spectroscopy, including the use of a calibration curve to determine the concentration of ions or complexes in a water sample. The program includes a guided tour of the Australian Synchrotron, where students will see how advanced light-based techniques contribute to real-world scientific discoveries. (3 hrs) Years 9 - 12 (Taught at Year 11 curriculum level)
Colours of Light, 10 July, 9:00 - 12:00 ticket
$44.50+ $0.50 fee