Medical Research and Industry Links
- UWA. (2017). Research Bioengineering. Retrieved from http://www.ecm.uwa.edu.au/research/__data/assets/ pdf_file/0007/2944411/ERO_Bioeng_flyer-A4_email.pdfBioengineering merges engineering, computing, mathematics, life sciences and medicine. We aim to create solutions to problems facing today’s society.
- Intelligent System for Medical Labs. (2017). Improving clinical outcomes through technology. Retrieved from http://isml.ecm.uwa.edu.au/ISML/index.php/ISML_Main_PageOur mission is to work towards improving clinical outcomes through appropriate use of technology. We are interested in biomechanics (both engineering biomechanics and sport biomechanics), biomedical engineering, computer integrated surgery, medical robotics and related fields.
Medical Industry
- Sir Charles Gardner Hospital. (2107). Medical Physics. Retrieved from http://www.scgh.health.wa.gov.au/OurServices/MTP/MedicalPhysics.htmlThe Medical Physics division in the department of Medical Technology and Physics is responsible for the provision of radiation safety services to Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and other sites in the North Metropolitan Health Service. This division provides services in both diagnostic imaging medical physics and radiation safety medical physics.
- Royal Perth Hospital. (2017). Medical engineering and physics, Retrieved from http://www.rph.wa.gov.au/Our-services/Service-Directory/Medical-EngineeringWe provide advice and laboratory support services for medical devices and implants used in both public and private hospitals across Western Australia. We manufacture custom-made implants for orthopaedics, neurosurgery and other specialties as well as supplying interim prosthetic limbs for patients.
- UWA. (2017). Biomagentics research group. Retrieved from http://www.physics.uwa.edu.au/research/biomagneticsThe BioMagnetics Group investigates the role of physics and magnetism in biology and medicine and works to develop magnetic and nano-based technologies for biomedical applications. We are a dynamic, interdisciplinary research group, equipped with state of the art magnetic measurement facilities and a modern wet lab.
Medical Benefits
- https://www.medicalphysics.org/documents/WebPOTB.pdfThis document discusses how the physics of force helps in the understanding of medical issues. Physicists recognize four fundamental forces. In the order of their relative strength from weakest to strongest they are: gravitational, electrical, weak nuclear, and strong nuclear.
- https://rph.health.wa.gov.au/Our-services/Medical-Engineering#:~:text=We%20provide%20advice%20and%20laboratory,private%20hospitals%20across%20Western%20Australia.Sound is caused by the vibration of particles, but not all vibrations can be heard as sound. Common ideas about sound come from the limited range of vibrations that human ears can detect.
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zgyk6yc/revision/2Sound is caused by the vibration of particles, but not all vibrations can be heard as sound. Common ideas about sound come from the limited range of vibrations that human ears can detect.
Innovations in Physics
- Water, C. (2017). Centre for space physics. Retrieved from https://www.newcastle.edu.au/research-and-innovation/centre/csp/about-usThe Centre for Space physics examines space weather to better understand its impact on billions of dollars worth of spacecraft and related infrastructure.
Space physics is about space weather. This is different to the weather forecasts provided by the Bureau of Meteorology, although many of the terms are similar. For example, in space weather, wind speed refers to the solar wind, and a storm warning means bright aurora and possible disruptions to satellite operations, communications systems and electricity supply networks.
Physics in the Resources Industry
- Oressomeresrources.com. (2017). Physics in mining. Retrieved from http://www.oresomeresources.com/resources_listing/ category/physics/section/resourcesOresomeResources is a collaborative educational initiative supported by the minerals and energy industry in Australia.
- Mueller, F. (2004). Separation. Retrieved from http://www.muellerenvironmental.com/res/uploads/media//200-059-GMRC-2004-Separation.pdfPhysics of gas, solids and liquids separation. Mechanical separation concepts require basic understanding of particle formation, physics, size and motion.
Energy Industry
- Carnegie Energy. (2017). Clean energy. Retrieved from https://www.carnegiece.com/Carnegie Clean Energy Limited (formerly Carnegie Wave Energy) is an Australian, ASX-listed (ASX: CCE) developer of utility scale solar, battery, wave and hybrid energy projects. Carnegie is the only company in the world to offer a combination of wave, solar, wind, battery storage and desalination via microgrids.
- Synergy. (2017). Energy in the future. Retrieved from https://www.synergy.net.au/Our-energySynergy energy is made from a range of different ways, involving solar, wind and new technologies. This website illustrates these technologies, how they are used, traded and stored in order to manage energy efficiently.
Environmental Benefits
- CSIRO. (2016, September 8). New hybrid energy centre transforming low-emission technologies. Retrieved from http://www.csiro.au/en/News/News-releases/2016/New-hybrid-energy-centre-transforming-low-emission-technologiesConfigurations of Hybrid Energy include renewable or non-renewable energy sources, electrical and chemical energy storage and fuel cells, often connected via a smart grid.
- Engineers Australia.(2017). World Solar Challenge. Retrieved from https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/For-Students-And-Educators/For-Tertiary-Students/Solar-Car-ChallengeThe World Solar Challenge is an event that allows university students to complement their education with an experience centred around collaboration, innovation and environmental stewardship.
- Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft. (2014). Charging electric cars efficiently inductive. Retrieved from https://phys.org/news/2014-07-electric-cars-efficiently-inductive.html#jCpWe already charge our toothbrushes and cellphones using contactless technology. Researchers have developed a particularly efficient and cost-effective method that means electric cars could soon follow suit.
Scholarships
- CSIRO. (2017). Physics scholarships. Retrieved from https://www.csiro.au/en/Careers/Student-and-graduate-opportunities/Alumni-Scholarship-in-PhysicsThe CSIRO Alumni Scholarship in Physics aims to connect the brightest young physicists or mathematicians to a leading research centre overseas or in Australia. Research in physics and mathematics is fundamental for Australia's future.