Applications of optical instrumentation: using lasers beyond astronomy and into space exploration

Name: Applications of optical instrumentation: using lasers beyond astronomy and into space exploration
Start: 2026-07-08T08:00:00+10:00
End: 2026-07-08T09:15:00+10:00
Location: Manning Clark Hall Ground Floor, Cultural Centre, The Australian National University

Schedule

Wed Jul 08 2026 at 08:00 am to 09:15 am

UTC+10:00

Location

Manning Clark Hall Ground Floor, Cultural Centre, The Australian National University | Canberra, CT

Astronomers have captured illustrations and images of the sky for centuries, underpinned by optical instruments that magnify the universe for our eyes. The same technologies and techniques now address a wider range of applications from monitoring satellites in orbit, to communicating at high speed with lasers including a recent high profile example with Artemis II. This presentation will explore how lenses, mirrors, and optical components are used today in space and astronomy science applications.
Speaker - Prof Francis Bennet

Where is it happening?

Manning Clark Hall Ground Floor, Cultural Centre, The Australian National University, Commonwealth Bank, North Rd, Acton ACT 2601, Australia, Canberra

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