Physical science
Physical science topics: Communications
Quantum computers – why would you want one?
GPS and never having to say: 'Where am I?'
The ups and downs of Australian air traffic control
Mobile phones – communications on the go
Communicating with light – fibre optics
Quantum computers – why would you want one?
Do we really need even faster computers?
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The Sir Mark Oliphant International Frontiers of Science and Technology Conference Series |
GPS and never having to say: 'Where am I?'
The Global Positioning System (GPS) has been operating successfully for over 10 years, allowing anyone with a receiver to work out exactly where they are.
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the Australian Government's National Innovation Awareness Strategy |
The ups and downs of Australian air traffic control
The introduction of the Australian Advanced Air Traffic System brings the management of Australian skies into the computer age.
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Airservices Australia | |
the Australian Government's National Innovation Awareness Strategy |
Mobile phones – communications on the go
Australia's mobile phone system is now into its third generation. But what is 3G, and how do mobile phones work anyway?
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the Australian Government's National Innovation Awareness Strategy |
Communicating with light – fibre optics
The Australia Prize for 1997 was awarded to two engineers and an applied mathematician for their outstanding work in fibre optic communications and high-speed modem design.
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Institute of Advanced Studies, Australian National University |
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University of Melbourne |