Kent Physics Centre
Evening talks on physics open to the public.
Talks are Tuesday evenings at 7pm in SIBSON Lecture Theatre 3 and will run about once a month.
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Upcoming Talks
Tuesday 6th May 2025
Danielle Harper (University of Cambridge)
How sunglasses can help guide surgery
Polarised sunglasses are essential for skiers, as they reduce the glare caused by sunlight reflecting off the snow, enhancing visibility and comfort. By understanding how these glasses improve contrast in everyday vision, we can draw parallels to the application of polarisation in surgery. Similar principles are being employed in advanced imaging systems to improve tissue differentiation during surgical procedures, providing real-time, high-contrast images that can guide surgeons as they operate. This presentation will discuss the technology behind these imaging systems, describing how they can be used to improve surgical outcomes.
You can see our full schedule of talks for the 2024-2025 academic year here.