MonashPhysicsAndAstronomy Courses

I-Process Nucleosynthesis in AGB Stars

Explore the intermediate neutron capture process in AGB stars, its role in trans-iron element formation, and how proton ingestion events influence stellar evolution and nucleosynthesis.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Fractals and Chaos Amid the Gravitational Three-Body Problem

Delve into the complex interplay of chaos theory and gravitational dynamics, exploring statistical solutions to the 3-body problem and its implications for gravitational wave astronomy and exoplanet research.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Understanding LIGO/Virgo's Discoveries in Gravitational Wave Astronomy

Explore the groundbreaking discoveries of LIGO/Virgo gravitational wave detectors, from binary black hole mergers to neutron star collisions, and their implications for understanding cosmic phenomena.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Using Entanglement to Probe Quantum Dynamics

Explore quantum entanglement's statistical properties and their role in probing system dynamics, from distinguishing integrable systems to understanding particle-based entropy calculations.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Isotopic Level Nucleosynthesis - Mg Isotope Ratios in Globular Clusters and Dwarf Galaxies

Explore how Magnesium isotope ratios provide unique insights into the formation of our galaxy through analysis of globular clusters and dwarf galaxies' chemical compositions.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Binary and Multiple Star Formation - How Do Stars Get Their Spin?

Explore the formation mechanisms of binary stars, core fragmentation processes, and the relationship between stellar multiplicity and rotational dynamics in protostellar systems.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Cyber Scams - Harms, Vulnerabilities, and How to Prevent Victimization

Discover how cyber criminals exploit psychology and technology to scam victims, understand vulnerability factors, and learn effective prevention strategies for various online fraud schemes.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Invisible Women in Science Education and GLEAM-X Galaxy Survey Results

Explore gender representation in Australian science education and discover groundbreaking findings from the GLEAM-X survey revealing fainter galaxies and enhanced astronomical observations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Supernovae, Quasars and Time in the Early Universe

Explore groundbreaking research on cosmic time dilation in quasars, revealing new evidence for universal expansion and debunking alternative cosmological theories.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Queering Computation and Modeling in an Agency-Based Computational Physics Course

Explore how inclusive computational physics education can be reimagined through Making, creative expression, and agency-centered learning approaches that challenge traditional teaching methods.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Exploring the Ionization of the Universe with the SKA Observatory

Explore groundbreaking radio astronomy as the SKA Observatory unveils the early Universe's mysteries, from first stars to primordial gas ionization through hyperfine transitions and galactic evolution.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Future Directions in Gravitational-Wave Astronomy - From Current Discoveries to New Observatories

Explore the latest discoveries in gravitational-wave astronomy, from merging black holes to neutron stars, and learn about future developments including Australia's planned observatory.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Hyper-Kamiokande Experiment: Next-Generation Water Cherenkov Detector for Neutrino Physics

Dive into the groundbreaking Hyper-Kamiokande detector project, exploring its revolutionary capabilities in neutrino physics, dark matter detection, and multi-messenger astronomy through unprecedented precision measurements.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

A Spectrum of Semiconductor Photodetectors - From Nanowire Terahertz Sensors to Perovskite Solar Cells

Explore semiconductor photodetector advancements, from nanowire terahertz sensors to innovative perovskite solar cells, examining their applications in modern technology and potential future developments.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

SHARK-NIR: Breaking the Exoplanet Detection Barrier at the Large Binocular Telescope

Discover how SHARK-NIR, a cutting-edge high-contrast imager at the Large Binocular Telescope, revolutionizes exoplanet detection and enables groundbreaking astronomical observations across multiple celestial phenomena.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video