School of Physics Newsletter May 2012 (PDF, 361kB)The first edition of the School of Physics Newsletter is published today. Our plan is to produce at least one issue a year.   Click on the cover image to find out more about

• Dr Mark Thompson's research in integrated quantum photonic technologies,
• Bristol Physicists at the Balloon Fiesta - and plans to mark the centenary of the discovery of cosmic rays, and
• teenagers and the debate around the ethics of nanotechnology,

as well as news of recent prizes and awards.