Research in the School of Physics
Our scholars and students engage in research at the forefront of modern physics. They are global leaders in their fields, working at the edge of knowledge and finding solutions to the biggest issues we face today.
Our research themes
Across major disciplines from nanophysics to the fundamental structures of our cosmos, our research covers the breadth and depth of the modern field of physics.
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Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics
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Complex Systems
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Condensed Matter Physics
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Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics
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Cultural Astronomy
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Experimental Particle Physics
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Extragalactic Astrophysics
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High Energy Astrophysics
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Large Scale Facility Physics
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Nanoscience
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Physical Bioscience
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Quantum Information
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Renewable Energy
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Theoretical Particle Physics
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X-ray Physics
Learn more about our research
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Opportunities
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Facilities and equipment
We host a suite of premier research laboratories, instruments, facilities, and equipment, as well as the Science Faculty Technical Workshop and optics research facilities.
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Partnerships
Researchers in the School of Physics are involved in a number of different research centres and institutes.
Research prospectus
Researchers in our School are pushing the boundaries in a broad range of research fields — from astrophysics to nanoscience, and everything in between. Our scientists are leading research spanning the breadth of modern physics, finding the answers to some of the universe’s biggest questions.
To underpin this research, the School houses a suite of premier research laboratories, instruments, facilities and equipment.
Explore our research prospectus to learn more about the scope and scale of research within the School.
