Astrophysics
We study exploding stars, growing galaxies and feeding black holes in an expanding Universe.
Department of Physics research
We have a thriving research programme, encompassing physics from the nanoscales to the most energetic processes in the Universe.
Our Research Groups
Our research covers a wide spectrum of activities, from fundamental physics to technological applications.
Condensed Matter and Quantum Materials
We look at the structure and properties of matter from single atoms to collective quantum phenomena.
NanoBioElectronics
Our group develops electronic materials, devices and physical models at the interface with biology and bioelectronic medicine.
Optical Fibres
World leading expertise in linear and nonlinear light propagation in optical fibres, based on our capability to design, fabricate and explore novel fibres.
NanoBioPhotonics
We study light-matter interactions in bio-inspired nanomaterials to engineer photonic properties and develop tools for energy, dynamics and structural analysis.
Impact from our Research Excellence
96% of our submitted research activity was ranked as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF2021). Learn more about how our research helps to shape a better future.
University spin-out, Ceryx Medical, secures £575k seed investment
Over half a million pounds of investment has been secured by Ceryx Medical as they develop the world’s first curative therapy for heart failure.
Bath scientists make seismic prospection safer for marine animals
Dr Philippe Blondel talks about partnering with Seiche to monitor seismic prospection, and using acoustic tomography to help protect marine life.
Bloodless revolution in diabetes monitoring
Scientists have created a non-invasive, adhesive patch, which promises the measurement of glucose levels through the skin without a finger-prick blood test.
Devices designed to test new Covid treatments are likely to be ready by August
Endoscopic devices built to test new coronavirus treatments will probably be ready by August, thanks to cutting-edge research at the University of Bath
New materials could help improve the performance of solar cells
New research involving Bath physicists could lead to the design of new materials to help improve the performance of perovskite solar cells (PSCs).
Print your own laboratory-grade microscope for £15
For the first time, labs around the world can 3D print their own precision microscopes, thanks to an open-source design created at Bath.
Our Research Centres
Our research centres build a lively research community across intra- and iter-disciplinary fileds.
Centre for Photonics and Photonic Materials
World-leading research in the science and technology of light.
Our Contribution to Other Research Centres
We are also involved in a number of cross-disciplinary research centres within the Faculty of Science.
Institute for Mathematical Innovation
The Institute for Mathematical Innovation delivers multi-disciplinary and mathematically grounded research for real-world, societal and industrial challenges.
Centre for Doctoral Training in New and Sustainable Photovoltaics reaches the end of its lifetime
CDT-PV is composed of seven intitutions aiming to train highly-skilled students in sustainable energy and PV sectors.
Our Facilities
Explore our state-of-the-art facilities available for teaching, research and industry with expert support from University staff.
Fibre Fabrication Facility
Find out about how we use our optical fibre fabrication facility to make speciality optical fibre and how you can access the facility for your own work.
Doctoral Training
We offer projects over a broad spectrum of subject areas. Projects are available as part of Centres for Doctoral Training as well as on an individual basis.
Postgraduate research degrees in physics
Find out about our PhD programmes, funding opportunities and how you can apply.
Doctoral College
We support and enrich the experience of our doctoral researchers and play a key role in developing policy and strategy relevant to doctoral study.
Centres of Doctoral Training
Find out about the Centres of Doctoral Training that the Department of Physics has been involved in.
Centre for Sustainable Chemical Technologies
A multidisciplinary centre that brings together researchers with a strong interest in sustainability.
EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Condensed Matter Physics
This CDT trains postgraduate researchers across a broad range of hard condensed matter physics.
Join us
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Join Physics as an independent research fellow
Advice for postdoctoral researchers about how to apply for fellowships and join the Department of Physics.
Research Consortium
Find out more about research consortia in which we participate.
Major Grants
Find out more about some of our major research grants.
Our Spin Out and Start Up Companies
Find out more about our spin out and start up companies, that have resulted from commercialising our research.
Ceryx Medical
Ceryx Medical is developing bioelectronics to help control a range of autonomic or rhythmical body processes such as peristalsis, heart rate and even walking.
GLOphotonics SAS
GLOphotonics SAS is a French start-up set up to commercialise hollow-core photonic crystal fiber (HC-PCF) and their functionalised form Photonic Microcells™.
ORCA Computing
ORCA Computing’s mission is to build photonic systems that demonstrate quantum advantage, developing quantum computers for real-world applications.
VeriQloud
VeriQloud's mission is to unlock the power of quantum communication networks, by working on the applications, software and architectures.
Transdermal Diagnostics
Transdermal Diagnostics is developing non-invasive glucose sensors, which measure glucose levels through the skin without a finger-prick blood test.
Department of Physics
Find out more about our department including our courses and staff.