Adelaide’s Mini Interferometer for Gravitational-wave Outreach (AMIGO) is a tool used to demonstrate the principles of laser interferometry and gravitational wave detection. By visually demonstrating the interference of light and the sensitivity of Michelson interferometers, AMIGO allows us to connect with the general public in new and exciting ways.
AMIGO has been developed with support from the University of Adelaide (UoA) School of Physical Sciences, UoA Faculty of Sciences workshop and the Australia National Fabrication Facility Optofab node. An educator’s guide is available here.
Interferometer showcase highlights:
KOALA Student Conference for early career researchers on 4 Dec 2019;
University Open Day for Years 10-12 on 18 Aug 2019;
Science Alive for high school students and the general public on 2-4 Aug 2019;
Women in STEM for high school students on 5 May 2019;
Physics Olympiad for international High School Students on 8,10 May 2019;
World Science Festival for the general public on 23-24 Mar 2019
UoA Open Day for people of all ages on 12 Aug 2018;
GW170817 celebration event for undergraduate students on 17 Aug 2018;
Photonics Open Day for high school and undergraduate students on 6 Sep 2018;
University Senior College for high school students in 2018;
OzGrav Annual Retreat demonstration for researchers and outreach staff, 8 Dec 2018.
