Physics and Astronomy
Welcome to the Department of
Physics and Astronomy
We are a research-intensive department with several recognised areas of excellence that drive our teaching programs. Our flexible study patterns combined with world-class laboratories and astronomical observatory make the department a unique choice for learning more about Physics and Astronomy.
Upcoming Events
- Visit the Astronomical Observatory - every Friday
- See a show in our new Planetarium - every Friday
Latest News
- Latest Astronomy Newsletter - Your guide to the skies this month
- Youngest Exoplanet Discovered - by Mike Ireland and Adam Kraus
- Success in the MQ Research Awards - for Jim Rabeau and his team
- Applications now open for Honours - Apply by 30th October
- Unusual anyon behaviour - Researchers discover the unexpected
- Diamonds aren't forever - Diamonds evaporate in sunlight!
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In pictures
OptoFab at Macquarie offers microfabrication and microprocessing facilities through the Australian National Fabrication Facility
SNR G315.1-1.6, from AAO/UKST H-alpha survey of radio remnant. (Stupar 2008 PhD thesis.)
MQ AAA researchers confirm the discovery of a new planetary nebula
In the Photonics Theory group we investigate sub-micron scale crystals that behave as diodes for light.
At the Quantum Materials and Applications (QMApp) Lab, we use NV centres in diamond to isolate single quantum states.
Scanning electron microscope image of mold spores in a microfluidic device designed for purifying spores.
Andrew and Tiago align a yellow Raman laser, which is being commercialised for eye surgery.
A laser written inside a block of glass using femtosecond pulses of light (from CUDOS).
An opal photonic crystal that modifies the emission of single photons from nanodiamonds.
Etching of diamond surface microstructures by 2-photon ultraviolet laser desorbtion.
Need a Planet Unit?
Physics and Astronomy offer four planet units
- Introductory Astronomy
- Concepts in the Physical Sciences
- Other Worlds: Planets and Planetary Systems
- The Tradition of Science