13 Nov 2024
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13 Nov 2024
18:00
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20:30
$35 per person + booking fee
2.5hr activity
In our second lecture, we explore how incorporating quantum-sized particles, such as gold and diamonds, into glass, is driving innovations in both technology and sustainability.
Dr Jacob Dalgleish, a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Adelaide, will reveal how diamonds can be embedded into glass to enhance desired properties. Learn how diamonds in glass, drawn into optic fibres, can be used to create highly sensitive magnetometers capable of detecting magnetic fields. This is useful in applications like mapping brain activity (magnetoencephalography), detecting geological structures for mining exploration, or improving the navigation of autonomous vehicles.
Will follow a lecture for entrepreneur and post-doctoral researcher at the University of Adelaide, Dr Yunle Wei. Yunle will showcase how a serendipitous discovery led him and his colleagues to understand how to manipulate gold and silver nanoparticles in glass to create vibrant, eco-friendly colours.
Discover how these quantum innovations are not only advancing glass technology but also contributing to more sustainable practices. Join us to see how the smallest units of matter are making a significant impact on both technological advancements and ecological responsibility.
All lectures are supported by The University of Adelaide, the Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing, Inspiring SA, ANFF, Optofab, and special thanks to partner EZY GLAS for this lecture.
Enhance your evening with picnic boxes for a selection of treats, available for pre-order to pick up from the Noel Lothian Hall.
Arrive early to meander under majestic trees and through the lush landscapes of Adelaide Botanic Garden while exploring the stunning Chihuly in the Botanic Garden for before the show.
Your ticket includes a drink upon arrival, available from 6pm, with the lecture starting at 7:00pm.
Don’t miss this opportunity to see glass in a new light!
Wednesday Wonders
On Wednesday nights this spring, join us for a unique series of events.
Be delighted by local artists for some mid-week magic at the Music Series, or explore the scientific realms of glass in fascinating Science Talks, in partnership with the University of Adelaide's Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing.
Arrive up to an hour before your event to see the Chihuly in the Botanic Garden exhibition in a new dimension as the sun sets, grab a drink from the bar or pre-order a picnic box to enjoy in the Garden.
Dr Jacob Dalgleish: Jacob is a post-doctorate researcher at the University of Adelaide in the field of Photonic Materials. The focus of this research involves fluorescence spectroscopy of rare-earth doped fluoride-based glasses for use in waveguide chip lasers. Further research involves the luminescence of N-V centres within spliced diamond-doped fibres for laser threshold magnetometry.
Dr. Yunle Wei is a passionate glass scientist dedicated to solving research challenges and translating findings into real-world impacts. As a postdoctoral researcher in the group led by Prof. Heike Ebendorff-Heidepriem at the University of Adelaide, he has been deeply involved in several discoveries and industry-related projects aimed at developing products and solutions for applications such as mid-infrared fibre lasers, 3D volumetric displays, medical diagnostic and imaging instruments, next-generation global networks, and innovative wine packaging concepts. In 2020, Yunle, along with Prof. Heike Ebendorff-Heidepriem and Dr Jiangbo Zhao, co-founded the start-up company EZY-GLAS Technology to commercialize their eco-friendly coloured glass manufacturing technology. Currently, Yunle is eager to utilize and expand his expertise in glass science, nanotechnology, and optical spectroscopy to shape a sustainable future.
