Transformation was the theme of this year's Night of Scientists, held on 27 September. Around 1,200 visitors came to the premises even in the bad weather. Animators from tall three physics departments offered an exciting program about physics for all ages.
Animators from the staff and students prepared an exciting program revealing the transformations in science and physics. In an entertaining and popularizing way, they addressed visitors, young and old. The event featured puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, quizzes, puzzles and beads for the youngest visitors. We did not count how many visitors arrived for any of the physics programs, but the individual stations were always full.
The detailed program offered by the physics departments can be found here.
In the F1 lecture room, visitors could enjoy space images and a guided projection of 3D images from the electron microscope. In the F2 lecture room, a lot of experiments showing how and by whatt the semiconductors have transformed the world. On the second floor, astrophysics games, talks and beadwork took place. A unique and interactive Manhattan program showcased the most frightening and dramatic transformation in physics that humans can produce.
The basement of Building 6 was as busy as the floors above. The basic principles of the electron microscope and the technology behind thin films prepared visitors for a demonstration of the work in the labs. Thin film preparation and applications appealed to visitors as did a demonstration of the difference between optical, laser and electron microscopes.
Building 7 showcased transformations using plasma. In Building 9, different phases of matter reigned supreme, including impressive experiments with liquid nitrogen or magnetic or superconducting materials.
CaviPlasma technology for the cleaning of wastewater from hard-to-remove pollutants wins the TA ČR Award in the category SOCIETY and also becomes the absolute winner with the title Czech Idea 2024.
Prof. Šárka Pospíšilová, a prorector for research and doctoral studies, gave awards to new MU absolvents for exceptional results during their postgraduate studies. In the physics field, two fresh graduates from the Physics departments were awarded: Dr. Michal kiaba and Dr. Matej Kosiba.
