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14 Sir Christopher Ondaatje Ave
Macquarie University NSW 2109

Outstanding specialist laboratories and facilities

Our innovative research and teaching programs are underpinned by state-of-the-art facilities, with specialist photonics and quantum labs, laser processing and optical characterisation facilities, and an astronomical observatory.

Facilities within the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences include:

  • access to onshore and offshore 2-8 metre telescopes
  • laser micromachining, nano-characterisation and diamond growth facilities
  • major 3D metal printing facility in steel and titanium
  • thin film deposition and crystal growth systems
  • access to national supercomputer facilities
  • the OptoFab Node of the Australian national Fabrication Facility (ANFF)
  • more than 30 well-equipped laboratories and clean rooms.

If you have any questions, contact Bianca Sawyer in our technical team.

Astronomical observatory

Astronomical observatory

Our students and researchers connect with the night sky at our on-campus astronomical observatory.

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Wet chemistry lab

Wet chemistry lab

Our wet chemistry lab provides facilities to support researchers with wet bench processes.

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OptoFab and laser micromachining solutions

OptoFab and laser micromachining solutions

Microfabrication, processing and laser machining with rapid prototyping in many materials: available via ANFF’s MQ node.

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