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Research Areas

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Radio, optical, infrared and space astronomy, computational astrophysics, star formation, the interstellar medium, and general relativity

Complexity Science

Complex networks, self-organized criticality, statistical and computational physics, and non-linear dynamics

Environmental Physics

Isotope composition of trace gases and aerosols, source apportionment studies, and isotope fractionation

Isotope Science Laboratory

Nuclear decay processes, effect of human activity on the environment, and development of analytical and instrumental techniques

Medical Physics

Radiation Oncology Physics

Intensity modulated and image guided radiation therapy, prostate brachytherapy, and stereotactic radiosurgery

MR Imaging

Magnetic resonance imaging techniques in humans for the study, detection and treatment of vascular disease

Quantum Optics

AMO Physics

The interaction between light and matter

Quantum Information Science

The study of information, communication and computation using devices that are governed by quantum principles

Space and Plasma Physics

Precipitation mechanisms, remote sensing magnetospheric dynamics, and the solar-terrestrial interaction

Research In Action

Large Scale Quantum Physics...

Submitted by ahobill on Mon, 12/19/2011 - 2:40pm.

We don't general see the physical effects of quantum mechanics, in a new paper entitled Coarse-graining makes it hard to see micro-macro entanglement the reasons for this are explained.

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Keeping our information safe for the long term

Submitted by lesholme on Thu, 07/14/2011 - 10:30am.

Today's communication security is threatened by faster computers and better code-breaking algorithms, and will become obsolete with the advent of the quantum computer.

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Facilities and Institutes

Research in the Department of Physics and Astronomy is carried out using a wide range of modern instrumentation and research facilities.

PHAS Researchers

A list of research areas within the Department of Physics and Astronomy with member lists and specific research interests.