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Institute of Theoretical Physics

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Above: The Institute Theory Group.

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Physics student makes a ‘big bang’

Curtin University Physics Honours student, Mark Zammit, has completed a unique study into Debye plasmas which could maximise fusion energy production.
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Curtin honours Professor de Laeter’s memory with research leadership award

Professor Igor Bray has been named the inaugural winner of the John de Laeter Award for Research Leadership.
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The Institute of Theoretical Physics is part of The Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Antimatter-Matter Studies, of which Professor Igor Bray is the deputy director.

The Institute’s research interests are in the area of electrons, positrons, or photons scattering from atoms and ions, as well as laser- and atom-surface interactions. Applications include lasers, astrophysics, plasma processing, plasma displays, fusion research, and the lighting industry.