In today's technological society, the development and proper use of materials is important, and a very significant research area is the physics of materials.

At the Department of Physics we work on material science, nanotechnology, optics, astrophysics, atmosphere physics, solar energy, biophysics and medical technology.

Research sections and groups

Astrophysics and Theoretical Physics

The Astrophysics and Theoretical Physics section deals with condensed matter theory and astroparticle physics. We study how physics may be described through theory and mathematical models with a strong connection toward experimental activity.

Biophysics and Medical Technology

Biophysics is an interdisciplinary branch of science where methods and theories from physics are applied to study biological systems. We study biological systems on the length scale from single molecules, to bacteria and cells, and to tissue and whole organisms.

Interdisciplinary Physics

Interdisciplinary Physics includes three research groups: Atmosphere Physics, Laser Physics and Soft and Complex Matter.

Materials Physics

The Materials Physics section deals with material science. The research is focused on nanoscale structure studies and connection to macroscopic physical properties. Activities include topics both in experimental and theoretical condensed matter physics.

Porous Media Physics

The Porous Media Physics section includes two research groups: PoreLab and X-ray physics.

Quantum Condensed Matter

The Quantum Condensed Matter section investigates the fundamental quantum principles and emergent properties of solid-state systems, and how they underpin both established devices and emerging quantum technologies. The section includes the SFF Center for Quantum Spintronics (QuSpin).

Science Education Research

The Science Education Research section deals with the theories and practical applications of teaching and learning of science and technology in schools and at the university level. The goal is to enhance continual improvement of the quality of teaching and learning.