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Nanoparticle Magic: Fine-Tuning Gold Nanoparticles in Tellurite Glass for Unique Applications
After extensive prior research spanning more than a decade, scientists have introduced an innovative approach for incorporating gold nanoparticles into tellurite glasses, capitalising on their highly desirable attributes. Combining the distinctive light modulation and interaction capabilities of such nanoparticles in tellurite glass opens fresh avenues for photonics research and practical applications.
×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog researchers enhance lasers for defence and remote sensing
Researchers from the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of South ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog, ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide and Yale ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog demonstrated the potential use of multimode optical fibre to scale up power in fibre lasers by three to nine times without deteriorating the beam quality, allowing it to focus on distant targets.
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ANFF granted $47.4m from NCRIS to strengthen ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog’s fabrication network
The Hon Jason Clare, Minister for Education, and The Hon Ed Husic, Minister for Industry and Science, have announced $650 million in funding from the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS).ÌýWithin that funding, the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn National Fabrication Facility will receive $47.4m to address ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog’s strategic science and research priorities, benefit industry and keep ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogns at the forefront of scientific innovation.Ìý
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Mini motors that pack a punch
ecoJet Engineering’s all-in-one power generation, storage and distribution system is targeted for residential, commercial, deployable/mobile and rural applications, including combined heating and power.ÌýANFF-Optofab Adelaide is a key partner in exploring the advanced materials and manufacturing routes used to develop ecoJet Engineering’s prototypes.
Optofab Adelaide at Science Alive!
The South ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn branch of the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn Institute of Physics (AIP SA) participated in the Science Alive! event this year, bringing interactive optics demos to inspire the next-gen Aussie physicists. From the Laser Playpen to mesmerising Jelly Waveguides, visitors of all ages could explore fundamental physics concepts.
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ANFF Optofab team membersÌýLijesh and Alastair attended this event showcasing their 3D printing expertise.
Coloured glass for a more sustainable future
Taking advantage of ANFF-Optofab’s glass manufacturing capabilities, Yunle Wei, Jiangbo Zhao and Heike Ebendorff-Heidepriem at the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide have invented a nanotech solution to impart warm colours into any oxide-based glass. Their GLAS technology employs non-toxic and biocompatible gold and silver nanoparticles (NPs). At the nanoscale level, gold NPs are not gold in colour nor are silver NPs silver. NP colour is a size-dependent property, meaning that NP size determines the colour that results. GLAS technology forms these NPs in a highly controlled way to obtain different particle sizes. By controlling NP size, GLAS technology can produce a broad, non-toxic, colour palette.
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ANFF SA Microengineering Winter School Visit
Optofab Adelaide Hub was delighted to host visitors for a facility tour during ANFF SA Microengineering Winter School.
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The ultimate maker space
Flawless Photonics’ ZBLAN optical fibres can only achieve their ideal theoretical performance if they are produced away from gravity’s influence. Which, of course, means we go up to space!
Director of the Optofab Adelaide Hub wins ARC Industry Laureate Fellowship
Congratulations to Prof Heike Ebendorff-Heidepriem for being successfully awarded $3,359,464 ARC Industry Laureate Fellowship.Ìý
The four-year fellowship will be a valuable opportunity for Heike to collaborate with Flawless Photonics group to develop efficient purification methods for ZBLAN optical fibres. ZBLAN is a fluoride glass that has the potential to overcome the limitations of silica glass, which is currently used to make fibre optic cables. By developing ZBLAN fibre optic cables, there is the potential for longer-distance light transport and higher data transfer rates which can meet the increasing demand for faster internet and global connectivity.
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Optofab Adelaide Hub and IRflex to develop next-generation glass fibres
Next-generation glass fibres are being developed to deliver high-power mid-infrared laser beams – such as those produced by CO2 lasers – with improved efficiency and precision.
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