Research - Department of Physics - University of Liverpool

Physics for Science and Society

Researchers in our Department lead world-class R&D programmes in fundamental science and applied research.

We collaborate with the leading institutes and laboratories around the world, including CERN in Switzerland, STFC's Diamond Light Source and Daresbury Laboratory in the UK, ESRF and GANIL in France, GSI and DESY in Germany, and TRIUMF in Canada.

Our researchers apply their unique expertise to their day-to-day teaching, allowing our undergraduate and postgraduate students to not only learn about physics throughout their studies but to be part of our cutting edge research.

Our research has a focus on five main areas:

Accelerator Physics

The Liverpool Accelerator Physics Group is amongst the world-leaders in beam diagnostics development, accelerator and light source design and optimization.

Condensed Matter Physics

Here at Liverpool embraces a wide range of physics that is aimed at making a positive impact on life, technology and innovation by developing both fundamental and applied understanding relevant to modern issues.

Nuclear Physics

Nuclear Physics at Liverpool encompasses many areas of research that range from enhancing our fundamental understanding of the laws of physics

Particle Physics

Our Particle Physics programme includes working at the energy and precision frontiers of physics and the study of the properties of quarks and neutrinos.

Physics Education Research

We delve deep into the mechanics of the educational process, utilising an evidence-based approach to explore and improve physics teaching and learning.

We are also known internationally for our work in applied fields such as semiconductor sensors, nuclear and renewable energy.