School of Physics and Astronomy
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Our research activity covers the following main areas: Star and planetary system formation; Spintronics in condensed matter; Experimental biophysics and bio-nanoscience; Dynamics of polymers and complex fluids; and Quantum information theory and its applications.
In addition, we are applying our collective expertise to the development of sustainable energy harvesting and storage, and towards translation into healthcare and medicine.
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The rare molecule weighing in on the birth of planets
Astronomers have discovered a rare molecule in the dust and gas disc around a…
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Scientists create the world's thinnest gold
Scientists at the University of Leeds have created a new form of gold which…
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An ‘atomic dance’ offers a new look at quantum computing challenges
Researchers have come up with a theory to explain one of the mysteries at the…
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New Director for Bragg Centre for Materials Research
The University has appointed Professor Edmund Linfield as the first Director…
MoreCentres for Doctoral Training Open Day 2019
The Centres for Doctoral Training bring together diverse areas of expertise in order to train researchers to address engineering and science-related problems.
MoreSoft Matter Physics research seminar: Pattern formation in confined nematic systems
Professor Apala Majumdar (University of Strathclyde, Glasgow) is giving a talk about his research into liquid crystals.
MoreTheoretical Physics research seminar: Quantum order at infinite temperature, time crystals, and dissipation
Dr Achilleas Lazarides (Loughborough University) will be presenting a seminar on his research in theoretical physics.
MoreDissecting the mechanisms underlying molecular accumulation and antibiotic efficacy in single gram-negative bacteria
Dr Stefano Pagliara (Living Systems Institute, University of Exeter) will be giving a talk about his research.
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