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We are pleased to announce a four-day event Fast Machine Learning for Science, which will be hosted by Imperial College London from September 25-28, 2023. Register for the Faculty of Natural Sciences Showcase by 18 September! Congratulations to Professor Andrey Golutvin who has been elected as a Fellow of The Royal Society. Read more >> Physics is offering an MRes in Machine Learning and Big Data in the Physical Sciences, covering the methodologies and toolkits for research involving large data sets. Find out more >> Dr Mark Richards is recognised in the Royal Society’s annual awards for his commitment to increasing equity in physics. Read more >> Our Research Fellows carry out pioneering research in different fields. Please find out more about their projects and how they managed to secure funding! Your future self is waiting for you at the UK’s only university focusing exclusively on science, technology, engineering, medicine and business. Visit the prospectus >>> Three academics and one team have been honoured in this year’s Institute of Physics Awards. Find out more >>>>> Play video An introduction to the Department An introduction to the Department An introduction to the Department We are proud to be one of the largest Physics Departments in the UK with an outstanding reputation for excellence in research, undergraduate education and postgraduate training. We offer undergraduate degree programmes, Master level programmes and PhD opportunities. We have a vibrant and internationally leading research programme that provides a broad-based coverage of fundamental and applied physics, strongly supporting multidisciplinary collaborations and actively fostering the development of new fields. We are committed to providing a positive environment that supports everyone in reaching their potential. Physics' Research Groups Astrophysics We apply the laws of physics and chemistry to seek to understand the universe and our place in it. Condensed Matter Theory We study the immense variety of solids and liquids provided by nature or made by humans. Experimental Solid State Physics We study and explore rigid matter, or solids, through methods such as quantum mechanics, crystallography, electromagnetism, and metallurgy. High Energy Physics Addressing basic questions about matter and energy, such as the origin of mass and the observed asymmetry between matter and anti-matter. Photonics We conduct applied and fundamental research underlying laser and light-based techniques and develop novel technologies to address applications. Plasma Physics A fundamental subject underpinning many wide research areas with a strong footing in spacecraft propulsion technology and e-chip manufacturing. Quantum Optics and Laser Science Our research aim is to explore basic science using lasers, and to characterise and control the quantum states and processes of photons and matter. Space and Atmospheric Physics Our aims are to undertake world-class research, and to train young scientists, in both experimental and theoretical aspects of our field. Theoretical Physics We employ mathematical models and abstractions of physical objects and systems to rationalize, explain and predict natural phenomena. 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