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The Einstein Lecture is an annual public event run by the NSW Branch of The Australian Institute of Physics during the past 15 years. Distinguished speakers have covered a wide range of topics with an emphasis on Einstein’s ideas and their consequences for physics and technology today. Topics can range from quantum computing to plasma physics to astrophysics. The aim of the talks is to generate interest by exciting the audience to the wonders of physics by providing the most recent advances by world experts.
Past AIP Einstein Lectures include notable speakers such as Michelle Simmons and Lawrence Krauss (world renowned theoretical astrophysicist) where audiences have exceeded 700. In 2020, the Einstein Lecture featuring Professor Katrin Meissner (UNSW), Prof Chris Tinney (UNSW) and Prof Martin van Kranendonk (UNSW) had an online audience of over 1000. The 2021 Science Week at UNSW included another Einstein Lecture on 17 August, where A/Prof Graeme Melville did the Introductions followed by Prof Sarah Brough (UNSW), Prof Iver Cairns (USyd) and A/Prof Susanna Guatelli (U of Woll.). The topic was ‘Space Weather and the Path to Mars’.
2025 Einstein Lecture (Associate Professor Jacqueline Romero) Entanglement Levels Up: Quantum Information Using the Shape of Light Abstract: Quantum entanglement is the quintessential quantum phenomenon. This talk will give an introduction to entanglement, its importance and implications. Photons played an instrumental role in the experiments that established the reality (aha!) of entanglement. Photons are rich physical systems that are not limited to representing the ubiquitous qubit—photons are naturally high-dimensional, they can be qudits. In particular, the transverse modes—the shape—of light forms a convenient quantum alphabet for high-dimensional quantum information. This talk will introduce qudits, high-dimensional entanglement, and their potential for quantum technologies. Bio: Dr Jacq Romero is an expert in experimental photonic quantum information. Her research is focused on using higher-dimensional systems for exploring curious quantum physics phenomena and developing future quantum technologies. She is the group leader of the research team Qudits@UQ. Jacq was born and bred in Manila, Philippines. Hearing her high school physics teacher complain about quantum physics, she became curious and googled "quantum physics"—she has been hooked ever since. She holds a PhD degree from the University of Glasgow where she was a researcher for seven years. In 2015, she moved to the University of Queensland, where is currently an Associate Professor. She has received prestigious awards and fellowships that include a 2016 ARC DECRA, a 2019 Westpac Research Fellowship, and a 2019 L'Oreal-UNESCO For Women In Science International Rising Talent Award (1 of 15 awards globally). She received the Ruby Payne-Scott Medal of the Australian Institute of Physics in 2018 for excellence in early-career research. She is a Chief Investigator at the ARC Centre of Excellence For Engineered Quantum Systems (EQUS) and the Deputy Director of the ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre on Current and Emergent Quantum Technologies (CEQuTech). Outside work, she is a busy mum to three lovely boys, and an occasional painter. Choose from two lecture sessions: Wednesday 20 August 2025, 6pm – 7.30pm 12 Wally' Walk, Macquarie University Wallumattagal Campus REGISTER HERE (free) Thursday 21 August 2025, 6pm – 7.30pm Science Space, University of Wollongong Innovation Campus REGISTER HERE ($5 - includes a drink) |
2024 Einstein Lecture (Professor Tamara Davis)
From the celestial ballet of exploding supernovae to the cosmic whispers of gravitational waves, acclaimed astrophysicist Tamara Davis’ journey through the cosmos promises to captivate and inspire. With over two decades dedicated to unravelling cosmic mysteries, Tamara Davis has played a pivotal role in monumental astronomical surveys, uncovering over half a billion galaxies and illuminating the enigmatic nature of dark energy.
Listen as she shares her ground-breaking research with UNSW's Dean of Science, Sven Rogge, which has revealed that not only is the universe accelerating, but the very essence driving this expansion may be evolving over time.
To listen to Tamara's talk click HERE
2023 Einstein Lecture (Professor David Coutts)
2022 Einstein Lecture (Professors Geraint Lewis and Tara Murphy)
2021 Einstein Lecture (Life Among the Stars)
2018 Einstein Lecture (Professor Michelle Simmons)
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