Physics and Astronomy
Diverse portfolio of Physics degree programmes, both single subject and multidisciplinary
Successful research and business relationships with leading global companies
Internationally excellent research ranging from quantum behaviour in nanomaterials to the age of stars
Progressive culture supported by continuous investment in facilities and people
All BSc and MPhys degrees are accredited by the Institute of Physics
Tuesday 31 Jan 2023: The magnetic Kelvin-Helmholtz instability, radiative mixing layers and the cooling of the solar corona
Andrew Hillier - University of Exeter
Harrison 170 14:30-15:30
Thursday 02 Feb 2023: Bifurcation Analysis of Twisted States in Phase Oscillator Networks.
Tobias Böhle - VU Amsterdam
Harrison 101 14:30-15:30
Thursday 02 Feb 2023: Number Theory and Algebra Seminar: Lawrence-Venkatesh bounds for curves in families
Dr Alex Torzewski - King's College London
Harrison 203 14:30-16:30
Thursday 02 Feb 2023: How Bayesian statistics revolutionised archaeological chronology construction, and where we might go next ...
Bryony Moody - University of Sheffield
Harrison 203 14:30-15:30
Wednesday 08 Feb 2023: Astrophysics Seminar 2022 - 2023
Arthur Le Saux + Leo Fourdriner -
Physics building, 4th floor 14:00-15:00
Wednesday 08 Feb 2023: Data driven parameterization of gravity wave momentum transport: A 1-D Quasi Biennial Oscillation model testbed
Prof. Ed Gerber - Courant Institute - New York University
Harrison 103 14:30-15:30
Thursday 09 Feb 2023: Coupled oscillations of active filaments
Eric Keaveny - Imperial College London
Harrison 101 14:30-15:30
Friday 10 Feb 2023: Magnetospheric dynamics and auroras at the outer planets and exoplanets
Johnathan Nichols - University of Leicester
Newman Red 12:30-13:30
Wednesday 15 Feb 2023: Astrophysics Seminar 2022 - 2023
Chris Watson - Queens University Belfast
Physics building, 4th floor 14:00-15:00
Wednesday 22 Feb 2023: Astrophysics Seminar 2022 - 2023
James Owen - Imperial College
Physics building, 4th floor 14:00-15:00
Friday 24 Feb 2023: Analysis of viability in simple models for vector-borne disease
Peter Rashkov - Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
LSI Boardroom 12:30-13:30
Wednesday 01 Mar 2023: Astrophysics Seminar 2022 - 2023
Rebecka Arnold - Keele University
Physics building, 4th floor 14:00-15:00
Friday 03 Mar 2023: Quantum optics and quantum thermodynamics with semiconductor quantum dots
Pascale Senellart-Mardon - Université Paris-Saclay
Newman Red 12:30-13:30
Wednesday 15 Mar 2023: Astrophysics Seminar 2022 - 2023
Yamila Miguel - Leiden University
Physics building, 4th floor 14:00-15:00
Wednesday 22 Mar 2023: Astrophysics Seminar 2022 - 2023
Emma Puranen - University of St Andrews
Physics building, 4th floor 14:00-15:00
Physics and Astronomy at the University of Exeter is a vibrant academic community dedicated to delivering world-class teaching and research.
We provide a stimulating and supportive environment for our undergraduates, using research-led teaching to expose them to ideas at the cutting edge of our subject. Physics is a global activity that cuts across both academia and business, and we have programmes that reflect this, enabling students to study abroad or gain valuable experience by undertaking a professional placement.
Our research encompasses a broad range of experimental, computational, and theoretical physics, with research groups in electromagnetic and acoustic materials, quantum systems and nanomaterials, biomedical physics, and astrophysics.
Research projects range from the study of thermodynamics in the quantum regime, to the atmospheres of exoplanets and the diagnosis and treatment of cancer using nanoparticles. We also work closely with non-academic partners, including the electronics and defence industries, as well as the Met Office and NHS Trusts.
Professor Tim Harries, Head of Physics and Astronomy