Masterclasses
Masterclasses are full-day or half-day events devoted to a particular branch of physics or astronomy. They typically consist of one or two half day talks by members of staff plus demonstrations and/or hands-on activities for the students
In some cases, especially those involving practical work, numbers are limited to 20-30 students.
Particle Physics Masterclass
Full-day (10.30am to 3.30pm) masterclass organised in association with STFC and the High Energy Particle Physics Group of the Institute of Physics.
Typical programme:
- Talk on the ideas of particle physics
- Web-based activities including identification of particles in detectors, interpretation of bubble chamber pictures etc.
- Talk on one of the research activities of the Sheffield Particle Physics and Particle Astrophysics Group.
For more information contact: Dr Susan Cartwright
Dark Matter and Cosmology Masterclass
Half-day (2 hour) masterclass on dark matter: the observational evidence for its existence, its role in cosmology, what it could be, and how we could detect it.
Typical programme:
- Talk on dark matter.
- Activities including the analysis of galaxy rotation curves (web-based), the identification of candidate events from gravitational lensing (hands-on) and the analysis of cosmological data.
For more information contact: Dr Susan Cartwright
Astronomy Masterclass
Full day (10.30am to 3pm) astronomy masterclass, suitable for Year 10 - Year 13, which depending on staff availability includes:
- Mini lecture on alien life or black holes
- Either: Excel-based computer workshop to calculate whether planets could host life, or: Astronomy on a Calculator
- Tour of rooftop telescopes
- Campus tour from current students
Maximum number of participants: 30
Minimum number of participants: 15
For more information contact: Richard Parker
Laser Masterclass
Half-day (2-hour) masterclass involving lecture and demonstrations.
For more information contact: Professor David Mowbray