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In Physics and Astronomy at Southampton we are passionate about educating the next generation of physicists and proud of our world-leading research. We're ranked fourth in the Russell Group for satisfaction with course and teaching (Guardian University Guide, 2020) and 100% of our research is rated world leading or internationally excellent for its impact on society (REF, 2014).
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MPhys Physics with Astronomy, third year
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Research
Studying Physics and Astronomy
Third-year student Sai talks about his experiences.
Flagship degrees
Immerse yourself in cutting-edge research on one of our exciting flagship degrees. Join a prestigious global organisation as part of your degree, such as CERN or Harvard, and work alongside leaders in the field.
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Athena SWAN
We are tackling gender inequality in science and engineering
IoP Juno Champion
We are working to address the under-representation of women in university physics
SEPnet
We are part of the South East Physics Network
I chose to study at Southampton because the University offers a flagship degree course for top performers to spend a year abroad at CERN.
Centres of Excellence
Researchers from across Engineering and Physical Sciences are addressing national and global challenges in four new Centres of Excellence. These Centres are cross-disciplinary and will forge new links that transform the research landscape.
Continuous Digital Chemical Engineering Science
CDCES is developing smarter, greener and more efficient processes for the discovery and manufacture of new chemicals and materials.
Future of Human Communication
FHC is dedicated to developing digital technologies that will help people to communicate better.
In-situ and Remote Intelligent Sensing
IRIS is the world’s only research hub dedicated to developing intelligent, connected, self-powered sensing systems.
Re-engineering for Electric Mobility
RE4EM is accelerating the development of sustainable, interconnected electric transport systems.
Thermal imaging reveals Northern Lights as both...
Dr Daniel Whiter is investigating the impact on our planet of the huge amounts of energy brought into our atmosphere by the Northern Lights.
Read MoreFlavour Physics arms researchers to unlock...
An international review of lattice flavour physics founded by researchers at the University of Southampton is equipping scientists to extend beyond the esteemed Standard Model.
Read MorePhase change material breakthrough bridges the...
Researchers from the University of Southampton have demonstrated a new material family that will revolutionise optical circuits to replace parts of traditional electronic hardware.
Read MoreThe #FounderSeries from @FutureWorlds has been walking us through the whole start-up process. Lesson 3 is about dec… https://t.co/EDQPfgHvgf
Latest P&A Publications
Dataset for: Nano-second exciton-polariton lasing in organic microcavities - Anton Zasedatelev, Pavlos Lagoudakis, David G. Lidzey, Tamsin Cookson, Denis A. Sannikov, Kyriacos Georgiou, Anton Putintsev and Kirsty E. McGhee
Type: Dataset
| 2020
| University of Southampton
On the Geometry of the X-ray emission from pulsars a consistent inclination and beaming solution for the Be/X-ray pulsar SXP 1062 - R.C. Capallo, S.G.T. Laycock, D.M. Christodoulou, A. Roy, S. Bhattacharya, Malcolm Coe and A. Zezas
Type: Article
| 2020
Highly efficient KY1-x-yGdxLuy(WO4)2:Tm3+ channel waveguide lasers - K. van Dalfsen, S. Aravazhi, C. Grivas, S.M. Garcia-Blanco and M. Pollnau
Type: Conference or Workshop Item
| 2012
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Continuous-wave solid-state polymer laser - C. Grivas, J. Yang, M.B.J. Diemeer, A. Driessen and M. Pollnau
Type: Conference or Workshop Item
| 2010
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Thulium channel waveguide laser with 69.7% efficiency - K. Van Dalfsen, S. Aravazhi, C. Grivas, S.M. García-Blanco and M. Pollnau
Type: Conference or Workshop Item
| 2012
| OSA
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