Life through a lens

Light lets us see the world around us. With the help of technology, we can see further, smaller, and in ways that our eyes never could. Explore life through a lens where the wonders of physics will help you see the world from a new perspective.

The science of imaging is not just about cameras. It can be used to make better phones and laptops, help us to live and work more sustainably, to stay healthy, and to explore the secrets of the universe.

The Southern Ring Nebula

Engineering for heat

How can you ‘see’ heat? How does this protect lives, save the planet and discover new stars?
Central computer processors CPU

Twistronics

How will twisting patterns transform technology and advance artificial intelligence?
Researcher examining a slide

Lithography (light painting)

How can we use light to build a quantum computer, or a brain on a chip to fight disease?
Medical imaging equipment during lab trials

Imaging (pinhole camera)

How can you take a picture without a lens - and how does this improve medical imaging?
Visitor to exhibition - exploring one of the hands-on activities

Sparking curiosity, inspiring minds

We are a team of physicists, passionate about bringing the science of imaging to life. We show how the world around us works, using fun hands-on activities to inspire young people to explore scientific phenomena and support them to explore where a deeper understanding to these subjects might take them.

Our activities are supported by the Institute of Physics and can be adapted for age five and upwards at national science festivals, school visits and community groups.

If you are interested in hosting an event or finding out more, please get in touch.

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