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Condensed Matter Physics

Condensed matter physics is the study of the physics of solids and liquid phases, with a focus on electronic properties and on phenomena that arise from quantum mechanical interactions. It is a search for simplicity and quantitative precision in very complicated systems of ~1023 particles.

About us

Research

Significant research contributions

  • Professor Ted Forgan research summary

    Professor Ted Forgan's distinguished research career began with a study of superconductors. Of particular interest were the properties of quantised magnetic flux lines in "Type-II" superconductors.

  • Publications

    Published research for the Condensed Matter Physics Group

Studentships

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Master's students

We offer a range of year-4 projects, including materials synthesis, in-house measurement, measurement at large facilities, and apparatus design. Get in touch or consult the Y4 projects list if you are interested.

Group members

Academic Staff

Postdoctoral research assistants

Aly Abdeldaim

Research Fellow

PhD students

 

  • Felix Baylis
  • Thomas Brogan
  • Nina Stilkerich (TU Dresden)

Emeritus staff

  • Professor Ted (Edward M.) Forgan

Research: neutron scattering and muon spin rotation
Professor Ted Forgan research summary

  • Professor Colin Gough

  • Dr Chris Muirhead

  • Dr A. I. M. Rae