Promoting the role of Physics in research, education, industry and the community
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Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM)
Australasian Radiation Protection Society (ARPS)
Australasian Society for General Relativity and Gravitation (ASGRG)
Australian Acoustical Society (AAS)
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Astronomical Society of Australia (ASA)
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zOOm into Physics |
We put the cat among the pigeons - or, to be more precise, put the philosopher amongst the physicists - to stimulate a fun and thoughtful discussion on a different physics topic each month... and you are invited - to listen or, even to participate: with your thoughts or questions for our amazing panel.
zOOm into Physics is a monthly lightly moderated Zoom conversation with our resident panel and special guests.
The session is 100% online and open to AIP members and the general public. Although there will sometimes be a little Physics, we aim to provide a thought-provoking, light-hearted and illuminating event suitable for the interested general public. (You DEFINITELY don't need to worry about it all going over your head!).
Participants are encouraged to join in the discussion - with their experience, their questions, or even to offer a contrary view! Participation can be via unmuting yourself and speaking or typing in the chat. The best way to get a sense of what it's about is to click on one of the recordings below.
Introducing the Panel
Our resident panel, also know as "The OK zOOmers" are accomplished speakers who love a good chat about science!
The Philosopher: Tibor Molnar More about Tibor
The Experimentalist: Kirrily Rule More about Kirrily
The Theoretician: Geraint Lewis More about Geraint
The Moderator: Scott Martin More about Scott
Tibor Molnar | Dr Kirrily Rule | Prof Geraint Lewis |
Our Next zOOm into Physics
Date: 25th August 2021
Time: 8:00pm to 9:30pm AEST
Where: Zoom meeting link or Zoom Meeting ID: 650 897 2112 Passcode: 101010
Topic: The Dark Side of the Universe
Our universe is dominated by the dark-side, the dark matter and dark energy which have shaped the evolution of the cosmos. But just what is happening in the dark? And how can we be confident what is happening in the dark and that we are not just jumping at shadows?
This month we will tackle one of the biggest mysteries facing physics, the nature of the dark-side! Around the globe hordes of astronomers and particle physicists are devising new observations, experiments and theories to try and shine a light on dark matter and dark energy. But just what do we expect them to find?
zOOm into the Past
| Number | Date | Topic | Information |
| 5 | 25/8/2021 8pm AEST | The Dark Side of the Universe | Click to join Zoom meeting |
| 4 | 14/7/2021 | The Future of Power Pt2 | YouTube video |
| 3 | 23/6/2021 | The Future of Power Pt1 | YouTube video |
| 2 | 26/5/2021 | All Things Lunar | YouTube video |
| 1 | 28/04/2021 | Physics in Sci-Fi | YouTube video |
Contact Details
zOOm into Physics is organised by Scott Martin - happy to consider recommendations for future topics (you could be a special guest!)
