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Record-breaking laser link could provide test of Einstein's theory

22 Jan 2021 Kristen Harley

A team including EQUS researchers have set a world record for the most stable transmission of a laser signal through the atmosphere.

EQUS researcher named in 40 Under 40 Most Influential Asian-Australians awards

29 Oct 2020 Kristen Harley

Dr Jacqui Romero has been recognised as one of the 40 Under 40 Most Influential Asian-Australians for 2020.

Need to be in two places at once? It may be possible

15 Oct 2020 Kristen Harley

Quantum physics has demonstrated that tiny particles can exist in multiple places at once, but a new method may prove that it is possible for larger, visible objects to also exist in multiple places.

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International Quantum Shorts film festival opens for entries

13 Oct 2020 Kristen Harley

The Quantum Shorts film festival is returning with a new call for entries.  The international contest seeks films up to five minutes long that draw inspiration from the quantum world.

Moon to Earth: WA to host space communications station

12 Oct 2020 Kristen Harley

An optical communications station capable of receiving high-speed data transmissions from space is set to be built, thanks to a joint initiative of UWA’s Astrophotonics Group, ICRAR, EQUS and Goonhilly Earth Station.

Artists' impression of quantum vortices in a liquid. These are the quantum equivalent of vortices in water or a tornado. Their interactions cause dynamics analogous to that of a cyclone. Image: Christopher Baker

Australian Quantum Vortex team a finalist for 2020 Eureka Prize

29 Sep 2020 Kristen Harley

The team are finalists for the UNSW Eureka Prize for Scientific Research, for their work on quantum turbulence.

Stephen Bartlett elected Fellow of the APS

29 Sep 2020 Kristen Harley

EQUS CI Professor Stephen Bartlett has been elected a Fellow of the American Physical Society.

Young physicist ‘squares the numbers’ on time travel

24 Sep 2020 Kristen Harley

Mathematical modelling shows paradox-free time travel is theoretically possible.

EQUS researchers star in Q&ARC video series

22 Sep 2020 Kristen Harley

Come backstage with some of our amazing researchers and found out how we’re harnessing the quantum world for practical applications.

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