Published on: 2026-10-01
Source: Novosibirsk State University –
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On September 27, NSU hosted PhysFest for the fourth time — a science festival that introduces children and adults to physics through lectures, physical demonstrations, experiments, and interactive platforms.
Opening the event, the dean of the physics faculty of NSU Vladimir Blinov noted that physics allows us to explore the world on very different scales — from elementary particles and atomic nuclei to the structure of the Universe:
— Physics is truly a wonderful science. For those interested in it, NSU is a very good place, as we train both scientists and research engineers with a basic education in physics.
One of the central parts of the program was a lecture by a Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences Artur Pogosov. Participants looked at sound from the perspective of physics: they learned how a sound wave is generated and propagates, what frequency is, and how sound signals can be analyzed using an oscillogram and spectrum; they saw, heard, and analyzed different sounds, discovering unexpected properties that usually remain hidden from the listener.
— Physics is a special way of looking at the world around us. A careful gaze that penetrates to the very essence of things. In this sense, a physicist is like a wizard among muggles, able to see what is hidden from the uninitiated. Moreover, to see all this, nothing special is needed, just to look at the world with a special physical perspective., — said Artur Pogosov.
All participants of FizFest could take part in an interactive quest and get acquainted with the departments of the Physics Faculty. For completing all the scheduled stations, participants received gifts.
Thus, at the plasma physics department location, Georgiy Ryzhkov explained how gas at high temperature turns into a mixture of electrons and positively charged ions, that is, plasma. The participants were shown a plasma lamp and told about the application of plasma in energy, including thermonuclear reactors.
A separate part of the PhysFest program was the traditional workshops “Magnetic Field,” “Aerodynamics,” “Static Electricity,” “Radio Electronics,” and “Entertaining Physics.” Participants were able to conduct their own experiments and assemble working models under the guidance of students and faculty members of the Physics Department.
For young participants, a drawing contest “Adventures of Cat Physicists in the World of Science” was also held. Children from 5 to 17 years old presented works about scientific discoveries, experiments, laws of nature, future technologies with the symbols of NSU and PhysFest.
According to the participant Ekaterina’s, especially the interactive playground-stations on the first floor became interesting for her children:
— It was very interesting. Passing by each interactive area, children immediately stop, whether the younger child or the older one. Overall, the scale of the event and how many interactive exhibits are presented here is impressive.
PhysFest combined lectures, scientific experiments, unique physics demonstrations, and interactions with students and scientists to show that behind the familiar phenomena of the surrounding world lie many physical laws — you just need to look at them more closely.
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