The Gingin 80-meter interferometer, located about an hour’s drive from Perth, is currently being developed by the UWA team into a high-power cryogenic silicon detector. Recently, Fujita-sensei and his students visited the site. As Gingin is quite remote, it’s a welcoming tradition to share a BBQ with visitors, making each visit both productive and enjoyable.
Prof. Tomohiro Fujita from Ochanomizu University visited UWA with three of his students following their stay at ANU. During their time in Perth, they exchanged research ideas with the UWA group and toured the laboratory. A highlight of the visit was Prof. Fujita’s seminar on the intriguing question “Is Gravity Quantum?” The talk drew one of the largest audiences in the Department of Physics in recent years and generated lively discussions among attendees.
Haoyu is back in Perth! He’ll be spending the next 2.5 months at UWA working on the characterization of silicon mirrors with crystalline coatings. After that, he’s heading to ANU for a week-long visit before joining the annual OzGrav Retreat in Melbourne.
