University Event

The science of colour and light

University event offered by Aston University

Event Summary:

Physics - Have you had a closer look at the screen of your smartphone or a printed newspaper? Are you curious why a picture can be constructed of a mosaic of tiny points of only three colours?

Full Event Details:

Have you had a closer look at the screen of your smartphone or a printed newspaper? Are you curious why a picture can be constructed of a mosaic of tiny points of only three colours? This masterclass provides an excellent taster session on Applied Physics and gives you the opportunity to understand the science of colour and light through demonstrating the basics of how RGB displays work and are controlled. Two simple experiments will introduce you to the fundamentals of light and colour by using LEDs, lenses, prisms and diffraction gratings to see how white light is composed of many colours and how several colours combine to make white light.

To book your place visit http://www.aston.ac.uk/masterclasses

Suitable For:

Bookings by Teachers for Key Stage 5 (Students aged 16-18)
Individuals (Enquiry not required to be through a school)

Duration:

Short Session

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Institution Profile:

Aston, a research-led University, was founded in 1895. It has been recognised as a University since 1966 and is renowned for its excellent teaching quality and significant ties to industry, government and commerce. Based in the centre of Birmingham, it boasts a 40 acre-campus with academic, social and accommodation facilities. The University’s student population of just over 8,800 comes from more than 120 countries.

This University is dedicated to superior education with innovative programmes. The five main areas of study at the University are Aston Business School; the School of Engineering and Applied Science; the School of Languages and Social Sciences; the School of Life and Health Sciences; and Interdisciplinary Studies.

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The University is committed to providing high quality, innovative programmes, which meet the needs of the professional world and prepare you for a challenging and rewarding career. Aston University is consistently highly ranked in various league/rankings tables.

The following subject areas have been assessed by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) as Excellent (marks over 22 out of 24): business and management; biological sciences; French; German; optometry; pharmacy; and psychology.

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Aston Graduates are highly sought after by many major international companies, and the University is consistently at the top of the league tables for graduate employment.