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A better world with lasers


Highfield Campus



Building: 38 | Staff Club

Room: Hartley Room

Age suitable for:
  • All ages


Accessibility alert:
  • Loud sounds
  • Tactile activities for visually impaired
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Lasers are cool - but can they save the world? Come and find out!

*Become a 'coral detective' in our interactive 'coral reef' and see how lasers are helping us understand the impact of microplastic pollution!
*Meet a 'Mars Rover' and see how lasers are helping us find life on Mars!
*Explore the 'rainbow resonators' and 'Spectroscopy in a Box'!
*Find out how lasers are helping us to diagnose diseases sooner and how this is saving lives.
*Understand the science behind why of laser-induced tiny vibrations are making such a big difference.

Our inspiring team of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths) ambassadors and scientists from the Biophotonics team are looking forward to showing you some of the amazing things you can do with lasers - across so many different subjects and areas - and how working together is essential for providing impactful world saving solutions.