A structural issue: breaking down glass to make it stronger
For most of us, a glass of water doesn’t appear to be an unfathomable mystery, but for Monash materials scientist Amelia Liu, it represents one of the “grand challenges” of physics.
Physics and Astronomy 9 March, 2019
Monash physicists find that waves can help us better understand prime numbers
Is there a relationship between seemingly random prime numbers and the physical world?
A study published today by Monash physicists in Physical Review Letters<
Phase contrast upping the ante on conventional X-ray imaging
Dr Kaye Morgan hopes that the X-ray technique she’s working on will allow her to take snapshots of the airways and air sacs in the lungs in real-time. This will help doctors and researchers detect problems earlier,
Physics and Astronomy 6 March, 2019
Monash physicist recognised internationally as an outstanding referee
Monash Physicist Associate Professor Meera Parish has been named 2019 Outstanding Referee, the only one in Australia, by the influential American Physical Society (APS).
Physics and Astronomy 27 February, 2019
Double star solar system flips planet-forming disk into pole position
New research involving a Monash University astronomer has found the first confirmed example of a double-star solar system that has flipped its surrounding disc to a position that leaps over the orbital plane of those stars.
Physics and Astronomy 15 January, 2019
Monash physicists discover critical new development with major implications for topological transistors
Over the last decade, there has been much excitement about topological insulators – new materials that conduct electricity only on their edges, recognised by the Nobel Prize in Physics only two years ago.
Physics and Astronomy 11 December, 2018
Scientists detect new Gravitational Waves
An international team of scientists including researchers from Monash University and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery (OzGrav) has just released the latest results from the National Science
Physics and Astronomy 4 December, 2018
Professor Michael Fuhrer recognised for international influence in the 2018 Highly Cited Researchers list
Monash University researchers have been recognised for their success in the 2018 list of Highly Cited (HiCi) researchers released today by Clarivate Analytics, with 22 Monash academics featuring in the list. The HiCi list recognises the
Physics and Astronomy 27 November, 2018
Astrophysicist is a Tall Poppy
Congratulations to Dr Andrew Casey, a lecturer in the School of Physics and Astronomy, who has been named 2018 Victorian Young Tall Poppy Science Award winner.
Physics and Astronomy 22 November, 2018