Top European award for laser expert
PICTURE CAPTION: Professor Sibbett with an ultrafast-laser which is excited by simple red diode lasers.
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Bright spark creates powerful new light devices
A University of St Andrews scientist is the bright spark behind some of the world's most efficient new lighting devices.
Glowing accolade for solar physicist
A University of St Andrews solar physicist is to be awarded one of the world's most prestigious accolades for his shining contribution to solar theory.
Celebration of physics
An open event showcasing exciting science, from optical techniques in medicine to the possibility of creating artificial black holes here on Earth, is being held at the University of St Andrews.
Scientist appointed to Dundee science centre
A University of St Andrews scientist has been appointed a Director of one of Scotland's top science centres.
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Over 40 students from a community education centre will visit the University this week to encourage student progression from community learning to higher education.
Scotland’s first Chief Advisor on Science
Professor Wilson Sibbett, Wardlaw Professor of Physics at the University of St Andrews, has been appointed Scotland's first ever Chief Advisor on Science.
Photonics innovators launch on-line catalogue
Scottish researchers have launched an innovative on-line catalogue selling specialist 'quasi-optical' components which can be used for applications such as security scanning, improving mobile telephone signals and car crash avoidance.
Christmas star does the twist!
A team of Scottish and French astronomers have discovered a festive star that does the twist.
Good forecast for mobile phone signals
Scots scientists are one step closer to solving the problem of mobile phone signals breaking up in bad weather.