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Astrophysicists scan the Galaxy for signs of life

The astrophysicists, from the School of Physics, Trinity and the Breakthrough Listen team and Onsala Space Observatory in Sweden, are scanning the Universe for “technosignatures” emanating from distant planets.

24 Oct 2023

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Prof. Luca Matrà wins European Research Council award to assess how life may emerge on other planets

Dr Luca Matrà has won a prestigious ERC Starting Grant valued at €1.5 million.

05 Sep 2023

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Professor Ortwin Hess from the School of Physics has been announced as the Editor-in-Chief of the new journal, APL Quantum

APL Quantum will publish cutting-edge and multidisciplinary research across quantum theory and fundamentals, quantum phenomena and resources, applied quantum science, and quantum technologies.

10 Aug 2023

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First radio signal reveals supernova origin

Astronomers from around the globe, including those from Trinity, today reveal the origin of a thermonuclear supernova explosion through the first ever detection of radio waves from an exploding white dwarf star.

17 May 2023

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Trinity Quantum Alliance established to create vibrant quantum ecosystem in Ireland

Today saw the launch of the Trinity Quantum Alliance, a collaboration that brings together experts from research and industry, and which includes a new customised space in Trinity East for innovative projects in quantum science

05 May 2023

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Prof Jonathan Coleman awarded Materials Science Leader Award and ranked in the World’s Best Scientists

Jonathan Coleman MRIA, Professor of Natural and Experimental Philosophy in the School of Physics has been recognised for his contribution to materials science and has won Research.com Materials Science Leader Award for 2023.

21 Apr 2023

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Quantum Play event shines light on crucial role of emerging quantum tech

School of Physics celebrated World Quantum Day by opening its doors and inviting curious minds to a showcase of five exciting quantum versions of games, developed by Trinity’s very own Quantum Science and Technology MSc students.

20 Apr 2023

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School of Physics Graduate Thomas Long awarded the 2022 IOP Ireland Earnshaw Award

School of Physics Graduate Thomas Long awarded the 2022 IOP Ireland Earnshaw Award for best undergraduate final year research project

15 Mar 2023

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School of Physics PhD Researcher Frances Quigley awarded the 2023 IOP Ireland Rosse Medal for excellent physics communication

15 Mar 2023

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Prof. Jonathan Coleman receives RIA Gold Medal

Professor Jonathan Coleman were presented with Royal Irish Academy Gold Medals by Senator Malcolm Byrne at a ceremony in the Royal Irish Academy in Dublin last night (Tue, March 7th).

08 Mar 2023

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