January 14, 2025
Dark Matter Detection Experiment Shows Promising Results
New data from underground detector provides insights into elusive particles.
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Department of Physics
Exploring the Fundamental Laws of Nature
World-leading research in theoretical and experimental physics, from quantum mechanics to astrophysics
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January 15, 2025
Quantum Entanglement Observed at Room Temperature
Oxford physicists achieve unprecedented quantum coherence in novel material system, opening new possibilities for quantum computing and sensing applications.
Read Full StoryJanuary 12, 2025
Professor Emma Watson Awarded Nobel Prize
Recognition for groundbreaking work in particle physics and cosmology.
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New £30M Laser Laboratory Opens
State-of-the-art facility for ultrafast laser science and applications.
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Our department conducts world-leading research across all areas of physics, from the smallest subatomic particles to the largest structures in the universe.
Quantum Physics
Exploring quantum mechanics, quantum computing, and quantum information science.
Learn MoreParticle Physics
Investigating the fundamental constituents of matter and their interactions.
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Understanding the universe from planets and stars to galaxies and cosmology.
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Join one of the world's leading physics departments with outstanding teaching, research opportunities, and career prospects.
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Undergraduate degrees in Physics and Physics & Philosophy
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Graduate programs across all research areas
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Tutorial system with world-leading researchers
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Access to cutting-edge facilities and equipment
250+
Students
95%
Research Excellence
45+
Research Groups
£80M
Research Funding
Featured Researchers
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Upcoming Events & Seminars
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JAN
COLLOQUIUM
Quantum Computing: The Next Frontier
Prof. Sarah Mitchell, Imperial College London
4:00 PM
Lindemann Lecture Theatre
22
JAN
SEMINAR
Dark Matter Detection Techniques
Dr. James Wilson, Department of Physics
2:00 PM
Dennis Sciama Lecture Theatre
25
JAN
WORKSHOP
Introduction to Laser Spectroscopy
Graduate Student Workshop
10:00 AM
Clarendon Laboratory
29
JAN
PUBLIC LECTURE
The Search for Extraterrestrial Life
Prof. Emma Clarke, Department of Physics
7:00 PM
Martin Wood Lecture Theatre
World-Class Facilities
Our department houses state-of-the-art laboratories and equipment enabling groundbreaking research.
Clarendon Laboratory
Home to condensed matter physics research with advanced cryogenic and nanofabrication facilities.
Explore Facility
Denys Wilkinson Building
Particle physics and astrophysics research center with computing facilities and detector laboratories.
Explore Facility
Beecroft Building
Dedicated to atomic and laser physics with ultra-high vacuum systems and laser laboratories.
Explore FacilityRecent Publications
Latest research from our faculty and students
Observation of quantum entanglement in macroscopic systems at room temperature
Thompson, D.A., Zhang, L., et al. | Nature Physics | January 2025
Dark matter constraints from underground detector array measurements
O'Brien, M., Patel, P., et al. | Physical Review Letters | December 2024
Ultrafast laser control of quantum states in semiconductor nanostructures
Clarke, E., Wilson, J., et al. | Science Advances | December 2024
Research Partnerships
Collaborating with leading institutions worldwide
CERN
NASA
ESA
STFC
Max Planck
MIT