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We received many amazing entries this year, so we have also announced four commendations:

"Entropy" by Wilson Percy
"Laser Fog" by Radhika Nansi
"Aurora" by Edyta Rice
"UV Lichens" by Amber King

See all the images and learn about the physics behind them here: aip.org.au/ACT-Branch/1...
December 12, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Flavio explains their image:
“My personal quest to build a Tesla Coil resulted in a museum quality device. The multiple banding effect seen in the discharges, known as the "Banjo Effect", is actually showing the operational frequency of the resonant secondary circuit each time the gap fires.”
December 12, 2025 at 2:49 AM
AIP Executive positions, apply by 8 Dec:

Honorary Secretary: help guide AIP strategic direction, be a company Director of the AIP, coordinate executive meetings, liaise with key partners.

Special Projects Officers: take on a focused portfolio such as physics policy, advocacy, and outreach.
November 25, 2025 at 1:13 AM