The Weird World of the Very, Very Small

Tuesday, 3rd April 2012 – Dr Steve Barrett, Senior Lecturer and Principal Scientist in the Surface Science Research Centre at The University of Liverpool, came along to give us an insight into the microscopic world at the 10-100 nanometre level. And what a fascinating world it is! Where the Laws of [Newtonian] Physics are somewhat inadequate to explain what happens at such a small scale, and Quantum Mechanics rides to the rescue.

Steve Barrett’s second visit was every bit as engaging as his first – two years ago he talked about “The Great Moon Landing Hoax”  – and his energy and enthusiasm for his subject are irresistible.

Nanotechnology – 4th May 2010

Tuesday 4th May: Jack Brettle gave his talk on Nanotechnology on 4th May. 
(This was the talk which was snowed off on the 5th January).  Jack touched on the hype surrounding Nanotechnology – for good or ill. He outlined how it all started, what the reality is behind the media headlines and perhaps most importantly whether it will all end in disaster.  Watch this space for a link to his slides.