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The Department of Physics

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At the Department of Physics we carry out research and education in various fields, including optical physics, nonlinear physics, plasma physics, general relativity, condensed matter physics and nanotechnology, photonics, biological physics, complex networks, space physics and physics education.

At present over 100 individuals work at the Department of Physics as professors, lecturers, researchers, guest professors, postdocs, doctoral students, and technical and administrative staff. Along with the research subjects above, we are also responsible for the engineering program in physics and the master’s program in physics. We also provide courses in physics within other programs at Umeå University. In 2018, 1055 students read one or more courses in physics!

Below you can explore more about the department, like for example our research subjects, the courses we provide or interesting articles about our research. Welcome!

Research

Read about the various types of research and research education we offer at the department.

Education

Read about our education and browse our selection of programmes and courses.

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Staff at the Department of Physics

Here you find a list of the employees associated with the Department of Physics.

News, profiles and features

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How to produce hydrogen more efficiently

Researchers have found a way to improve catalysts that make emission-free hydrogen.

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Spectroscopy expert appointed honorary doctor

Professor Kevin K. Lehmann from the University of Virginia: "I have always followed my curiosity."

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One single rule helps explain life on Earth

The discovery will help to understand why species are spread the way they are across the planet.

EC Postdoc Retreat
A blend of science, fun and nature scenery when postdocs meet

'Excellence by Choice' interdisciplinary postdocs shared experiences and discussed future career options.

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Advanced coatings boost the competitiveness of solar thermal energy

Solar thermal collectors are taking on fossil energy sources – thanks to a new type of coating.

Ben JohnsAnknuten som postdoktor till Institutionen för fysikEnhet: Ultrafast Nanoscience
Physicist awarded EU fellowship to explore the role of light in future computing

Ben John's research could lead to faster and more energy-efficient computing.