Martin Wood Complex, Department of Physics, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PU
General public (Age 14+)
QUANTUM GAMES AND QUANTUM INFORMATION
Professor Anton Zeilinger
University of Vienna and Scientific Director of the Institute of Quantum Optics and Quantum Information of the Austrian Academy of Sciences
A quantum magician can play tricks that defy our classical imagination. For example, futuristic quantum dice rolled at an arbitrary distance can show the same number, or quantum balls hidden under a cup can exhibit colors impossible in any classical scenario.
Martin Wood Complex, Department of Physics, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PU
Family friendly
VENUS 2012
Just a black dot?
Historical public lecture
When: Monday 28 May, 6-7pm
Where: Martin Wood Lecture Theatre, Martin Wood Building, Parks Road
Audience: 10+ years
On 5th June 2012 Venus will appear as a perfect black dot crossing the face of the Sun. This is known as a transit and is a very rare event to view from Earth. Only Venus and Mercury are placed to do this and only then when there is an exact alignment of orbits. Though occurring in pairs a few years apart, this is generally a once in a lifetime experience.
Martin Wood Complex, Department of Physics, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PU
General public (Age 14+)
Terahertz Wave Detection Based on Low-Dimensional Electron Systems
Dr Yukio Kawano
Tokyo Institute of Technology
In this talk, Dr Kawano gives the advantageous properties of terahertz (THz) waves - permeability through objects opaque for visible light, the important energy spectrum in the meV range, etc.
Denys Wilkinson Building, Department of Physics, University of Oxford, Keble Road, Oxford OX1 3RH
Teachers - A-level
Cost: Free
Saturday 9th June 2012
A one-day conference at Oxford Physics to give A-level teachers an opportunity to learn about the phenomena and scientific challenges which connect astronomy, particle physics and the physics of particle accelerators.
Martin Wood Complex, Department of Physics, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PU
General public (Age 12+)
Leverhulme Lecture
Lost in Intergalactic Space
You've signed up for a mission to travel to the nearest star.
Unfortunately due to a computer error you end up travelling in
hibernation through space at a tenth of the speed of light for a billion
years. This talk is about where you end up, how we know what the
remotest possible regions of the Universe are like, and why studying
them can tell us more about the beginning (and fate) of the Universe
than anywhere else.
Martin Wood Complex, Department of Physics, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PU
General public (Age 14+)
Susan Solomon
Ellen Swallow Richards Professor of Atmospheric and Climate Science,
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
'The World’s Chemistry in Our Hands: Global Environmental Challenges Past and Future'
Humans have faced a series of global environmental chemistry challenges in the past half-century, including the use of persistent pesticides, lead in the environment, ozone depletion, and more.
Denys Wilkinson Building, Department of Physics, University of Oxford, Keble Road, Oxford OX1 3RH
Schools (secondary)
Students: Schools are invited to bring a team of 4-5 students at Key Stage 3 Cost: Free
Students will complete a series of activities and technological challenges, all of which are designed with an Olympic theme and involve exploring materials, forces and structures. Activities include explore aerodynamics in a model wind tunnel.
Before the event
In preparation for the event students complete a syllabus of three activities in school. These activities will build up students’ skills and knowledge in the lead up to the event.
Denys Wilkinson Building, Department of Physics, University of Oxford, Keble Road, Oxford OX1 3RH
Teacher
Cost: Free
Over half a million citizen scientists are contributing to the cutting edge research projects that make up The Zooniverse. Beginning in 2007 with galaxy classification at Galaxy Zoo, there are now 12 projects ranging from transcribing ancient Greek papyri to analyzing light curves in the search for exo-planets.
Are you interested in getting your students to contribute to authentic scientific research? Please join us to hear more about two of our latest educator resources.
Denys Wilkinson Building, Department of Physics, University of Oxford, Keble Road, Oxford OX1 3RH
Schools (secondary)
Students: Girls in Year 11 and AS with an interest in studying physics at university Cost: Free
The day provides a range of exciting activities designed to:
Build confidence in female physicists
Introduce female students to a community of female physicists
Encourage further study in physics
The programme includes:
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[*]Introduction to 'physics and university'
[*]Hands-on team building activity
[*]Research talk
[*]Investigation in the labs
[*]Lunch
[*]Fun liquid nitrogen demonstration lecture
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