Physics
Welcome to the physics team, part of the Department of Physics and Mathematics at Nottingham Trent University. We are dedicated to delivering outstanding and pioneering taught courses and world-leading, impactful research in the areas of physics, mathematics and engineering.
Our taught courses combine theoretical, practical and vocational aspects of physics to create a stimulating and personalised, student-centric experience. Whether at foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate level, our award-winning staff apply their cumulative research, industry and teaching experiences to explore an expansive range of topics - from the minuscule scales of quantum world, through atoms, nanophotonics, microfluidics, human imaging and space weather, to the immense scales of cosmology. This leads to the physics department performing consistently well in the National Student Survey and gives our graduates a strong footing in the postgraduate environment. Wherever possible, our courses are accredited by the Institute of Physics.
The physics department has a strong track record of gaining high-calibre research funding and delivering international impact in areas as diverse as acoustic monitoring of honeybees, art conservation and wastewater treatment. The multidisciplinary research strengths within the physics team have far-reaching applications in various academic disciplines such as agriculture, chemistry, cultural heritage sciences, electronics, medicine and clinical science, nanotechnology and life sciences, as well as industry. This is supported by our state-of-the-art facilities, international collaborations and funded research scholarships.
Latest News
NTU continues to support local businesses through two new projects to develop leadership and management and STEM skills
Fri 22 Jan 2021
Nottingham Trent University will lead the delivery of two new ESF business support projects focusing on leadership and management and STEM skills.
Technology will help uncover the mysteries of historical artwork
Tue 11 May 2021
SpaceX vs Nasa: who will get us to the Moon first? Here’s how their latest rockets compare
Fri 12 Mar 2021
Scientists identify ‘sweet spot’ for blowing perfect soap bubbles
Thu 11 Mar 2021
Mars missions from China and UAE are set to go into orbit – here’s what they could discover
Mon 08 Mar 2021
Our Research Groups and Centres
Optics and Displays
Our work develops liquid crystal and electrowetting based display devices and includes design, fabrication and testing. Within optics we use optical interference techniques, fiber optic devices and multispectral cameras.
ISAAC - Mobile laboratory
ISAAC - Mobile laboratory
The Imaging & Sensing for Archaeology, Art History & Conservation (ISAAC) laboratory was established at Nottingham Trent University to further develop the use of optical imaging and sensing instrumentation (hardware, software, data processing and analysis) in archaeology, art history and conservation.
SS2i - Scientific Services to Industry
Scientific Services to Industry (SS2i) offers a range of analytical, experimental and technical services to Industry via access to facilities across the School of Science and Technology.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Relaxometry
The Magnetic Resonance Imaging and NMR relaxometry group studies a wide range of application of magnetic resonance including the use in sensors and imaging.
Soft Matter Physics
Soft matter describes materials which are easily deformable by applied stresses. A common theme is that systems possess particles that are too large for quantum effects to be important, but too small for gravity to dominate.
Imaging, Materials and Engineering Centre
Imaging, Materials and Engineering Centre
To solve modern engineering problems requires an interdisciplinary approach. At IMEC this principle is embedded in the way we do research in the applied sciences and engineering, with our strengths in imaging, materials, and smart and medical technologies.
Physical Sciences, Engineering and Computing Sciences (PSEC) Research Centre
The PSEC Research Centre is one of three multidisciplinary centres in the School of Science and Technology. We have attracted funding from several research councils, the EU and a range of charities and businesses.
Imaging & Sensing for Archaeology, Art History & Conservation (ISAAC)
Imaging & Sensing for Archaeology, Art History & Conservation (ISAAC)
Our work focuses on the development of non-invasive imaging and spectroscopic techniques for art conservation, archaeology and art history including optical coherence tomography (OCT), multispectral and hyperspectral imaging, microfading spectrometry, colour science and portable remote imaging systems.
Second in the UK for Student Satisfaction in Physics - National Student Survey 2020
Top 10 universities in the UK for teaching quality in physics - The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021
Top 20 in the UK for Physics - Guardian University Guide 2021
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