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Black Holes and Helium the Focus for Forrest Research Foundation Scholars

Gazing skyward at the behaviour of distant black holes to understand the nature of the Universe and peering in on tiny proton collisions in helium to help advance cancer therapy are the important aims of two Curtin University PhD students named prestigious Forrest Research Foundation Scholars.

10 Mar 2022

Mathematical Discovery Could Shed Light on Secrets of the Universe

How can Einstein's theory of gravity be unified with quantum mechanics? It is a challenge that could give us deep insights into phenomena such as black holes and the birth of the universe.

9 Mar 2022

A Zigzag Blueprint for Topological Electronics

A collaborative study led by the University of Wollongong confirms switching mechanism for a new, proposed generation of ultra-low energy ‘topological electronics’.

9 Mar 2022

New Technique Unlocks Ancient History of Earth from Grains of Sand

Curtin researchers have developed a new technique by studying the age of ancient grains of sand from beaches, rivers and rocks from around the world to reveal previously hidden details of the Earth’s distant geological past.

1 Mar 2022

Using 2D Layered Materials to Develop Powerful Quantum Light Sources

Due to their unique properties, 2D materials, which consist of a single layer of atoms, are increasingly being used in optoelectronic devices, as quantum light sources and in integrated circuits. Research into the quantum technologies enabled by 2D materials has been advancing rapidly since 2015, with further potential for yet further advances.

1 Feb 2022

Quantum Dots Increase the Performance of Perovskite Solar Cells

Perovskites are hybrid compounds made from metal halides and organic constituents. They show great potential in a range of applications, e.g. LED lights, lasers, and photodetectors, but their major contribution is in solar cells, where they are poised to overtake the market from their silicon counterparts.

21 Jan 2022