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Welcome to this interactive exploration of the exhibits in the foyer of our department. Now click on one of the exhibits to start exploring!

question mark Heyward engine exhibit video-feedback exhibit fern

Heyward engine

How on Earth does light make the wheel turn?

Video feedback

Create the patterns of nature: fractals!
colour exhibit

Colour of light

Mix your own groovy colours.

the sun Some of these exhibits are related to research done in our department; why not explore that too?

Finally, you are of course warmly welcome to explore the real thing: the actual exhibits. Click here for information on how to find us.

Miles Padgett, Ben van Well, Ken Skeldon, Graham Gibson, Calum Watterson, Johannes Courtial
the makers: Miles Padgett, Ben van Well, Ken Skeldon, Graham Gibson, Calum Watterson, Johannes Courtial
University of Glasgow Department of Physics and Astronomy