We're ranked No.1 in the UK
The Department of Physics at the University of Strathclyde, in the centre of Glasgow, has been rated number one in the UK for research in the REF 2014.
Physics
Research News
Strathclyde develops world’s highest gain high-power laser amplifier
Researchers at Strathclyde have demonstrated the feasibility of using plasma to amplify short laser pulses by a 'gain' of more than eight orders of magnitude – likened to amplifying the sound of rustling leaves to that of a jumbo jet - in just two mm of plasma.
Strathclyde acquires one of the world’s most powerful lasers
One of the world’s most powerful lasers – capable of bursts of light equivalent to twenty times all the power consumed on Earth, captured in fraction of a second – has been acquired by the University of Strathclyde.
Strathclyde leads new project exploring and designing quantum dynamics
The Department of Physics is leading a new research programme on "Designing out-of-equilibrium many-body quantum systems". This £5.8M project to run over five years involves highly interlinked experimental and theoretical research at the Universities of Strathclyde, Cambridge and Oxford.
Events
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MonJune19
Low noise and high power single frequency CW MOPA Ytterbium doped fiber lasers and amplifiers
Nicholas Traynor (Azur Light Systems), JA 5.05, 2pm
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ThursJuly20
Summer Lecturer 2017
Magic Science - "Time, Einstein and the coolest stuff in the universe", presented by Nobel Laureate William D Phillips
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WedSept-Apr2016/17
John Anderson Research Colloquia
Discover more about The Department of Physics
NEW MPhys Physics with Advanced Research
This Masters-level degree is for you if you are interested in pursuing an academic or research-related career. It provides a fast-track degree with direct entry to Year 2, specialist tutorials in Years 2 and 3, and an extended project in Year 5. Physics at Strathclyde is ranked No 1 in the UK for research quality – teaching is informed by academics at the forefront of their research field.
The David Elder Lecture series 2016/17
Tickets are now available for these public talks from expert astronomers. Running from September to March, the David Elder lectures are presented in partnership with and hosted by the Glasgow Science Centre.
MSc in Industrial Photonics
Announcing the new postgraduate taught MSc to train physicists and engineers in photonics, a key enabling technology, underpinning many areas of industry. As well as advanced academic courses, you'll have the opportunity to undertake a three-month research or development project based with one of our industrial partners, such as M Squared Lasers. You'll also have the chance to develop your entrepreneurial skills by taking courses delivered by the Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship.
Academic opportunities with Strathclyde Physics
As part of the Strathclyde Global Talent Attraction Platform, the Department of Physics is seeking to build on recent success and attract leading scientists to complement our existing activities and build our team of leading researchers to further enhance our national and international position in research and the societal impact of our work.
International & national partnerships
Our renowned research is strengthened by our many national and international partnerships. Find out more about who we're working with.
We're first in the UK for physics
Our department was ranked first in the UK for research in the recent Research Excellence Framework 2014.
Central role for Strathclyde Physics in new initiatives
Strathclyde, via the Physics Department’s Optics Division and the Institute of Photonics, is the only institution in the UK to be represented in all four EPSRC Quantum Technology hubs.
Our research: impact & commercialisation
Our research has enormous impact beyond the fundamental science. Many of our graduates have gone on to success in a host of technology industries, and the department has strong ongoing contacts with industry. Find out more about our impact and commercialisation.
