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Oxford spin-out Quantum Fabrix secured £6.8M in government funding to advance quantum networking hardware and scale its SrROCK programme, developing atomic source tech for data centre and space uses. physics.ox.ac.uk/news/physic…
Prof Michael Johnston has won the IRMMW-THz Kenneth J Button Award 2027 for his pioneering work on THz nanodevices and non-contact semiconductor probes. Learn more: physics.ox.ac.uk/news/profes…
During CERN's Long Shutdown 3, Oxford VC Prof Irene Tracey toured the site to see Oxford Physics in action - from LHCb and ATLAS upgrades to JAI accelerator work, preparing the High-Luminosity LHC. Read more: physics.ox.ac.uk/news/celebr…
ALT The image shows a group of people at CERN.
How will AI reshape climate risk? Listen to Jason Mitchell (@thisismangroup) & Prof @PhilipStier discuss AI's role in climate modelling and pricing risk on Man Group's 'A sustainable future' podcast.
Listen here:
Apple: apple.co/43bosmJ
Spotify: bit.ly/41KKhe6
The Savilian Chair of Astronomy has a 400+ year legacy, from Sir Christopher Wren to black hole physics. We spoke with recent holder Prof. Steven Balbus FRS about its history, Oxford’s unique environment, and the future of astrophysics. More: physics.ox.ac.uk/news/savili…
Ignite your passion for physics! ⚡ The Department of Physics now offers termly online taster sessions for Year 10–12 students. Discover degree-level physics, tackle interactive quizzes & master key problem-solving techniques. Learn more: physics.ox.ac.uk/news/lighti…
Join Oxford planetary scientists for International Observe the Moon Night 26 Oct outside the Martin Wood Complex!
🌕 Expect telescopes, hands-on activities, and Moon Q&As.
🆓 Drop-in (no booking needed)
☁️ Check weather before traveling and more info here physics.ox.ac.uk/events/inte…
Discover how Oxford turned into a global physics powerhouse. Join author Timothy Baker for a talk on his new book, 'Oxford Physics and the modern world'. Includes a drinks reception and book signing. Free, advance booking required. Register now: physics.ox.ac.uk/events/oxfo…
ALT The image shows the cover of the book 'Oxford Physics and the modern world' by Timothy M.M. Baker.
Physicists at the University of Oxford have entangled strontium and calcium atoms across two remote locations using a quantum network. By transferring the state to calcium, they preserved the multi-atom entanglement for over 10 seconds. More: physics.ox.ac.uk/news/quantu…
ALT Credit: Nicolás Castañeda
Celebration of Oxford Physics alumna Dr. Jean Chu! 🌟 From being 1 of 6 women physics students at Oxford to Stanford Admissions Dean, her 2014 visit inspired our Oxford Women in Physics group—now thriving as the Oxford Physics Gender Equity Network! ⚛️ #WomenInTech
ALT Alumna Jean Chu (right on the image) visited the Department of Physics in 2014, and met students and members of the newly formed ‘Oxford women in Physics’ group, started and led by DPhil student Jena Meinecke (now Dr!, wearing the group’s t-shirt), with the participation of other women.
A study by Oxford physicist Jiaxuan Zhang reveals that five key attempts to derive the Born rule depend on additivity-summing probabilities of non-overlapping outcomes. The findings suggest quantum probability cannot be derived without assuming it.
More: physics.ox.ac.uk/news/quantu…
ALT A simplified diagram of the four main postulates discussed in the paper which also demonstrates their inequivalence. Credit: Original diagram created by Jiaxuan Zhang. Simplified using AI.
#ThrowbackThursday to 2012 when will.i.am visited Oxford University! As Intel’s Director of Creative Innovation, he met climate scientists to learn how volunteer home computers were being used to predict climate change. 🌍💻 #tbt #TechForGood
Researchers at the University of Oxford have developed a physically anchored diffusion model framework. By embedding known transport laws directly into generative AI, they have reduced compute demands while retaining accuracy across complex physics systems physics.ox.ac.uk/news/physic…
Celebrating Women in Tech Week! 🌟 Oxford Physics volunteers recently brought the Marie Curious event to Warwick, inspiring 97 girls with hands-on STEM workshops. #WomenInTech #OxfordPhysics #STEM
ALT Students doing the 'Solar energy explorer' workshop during our Marie Curious girls in STEM event. Copyright Department of Physics.
Happy #AdaLovelaceDay! Today we celebrate women in STEM, honouring their historical and ongoing contributions to science and technology while inspiring the next generation of women and girls to pursue STEM careers.
Who has been a role model that inspired you?
Professor JC Séamus Davis has been awarded the Institute of Physics Michael Faraday Medal and Prize for his pioneering work in macroscopic quantum physics and the creation of ground-breaking quantum microscopes to study states of matter. Read more: physics.ox.ac.uk/news/profes…
A message for students and staff: New catering options are now available at the Clarendon Café. Starting today, you can build your own freshly prepared lunch for under £5. If you prefer the traditional Compass menu, it remains fully available at the Denys Wilkinson Café.
The 32nd Hintze Lecture features Prof. Daniel Baumann on 'The Multiverse: One Universe or Many?'. He explores quantum fluctuations, cosmic structures, and whether our universe is unique. In person at Martin Wood Complex and online.
Read more & register: physics.ox.ac.uk/events/32nd…
Meet Senior Teaching Technician Max Howe, who spends his days powering Oxford’s undergraduate physics labs - from liquid helium transfers to testing new quantum Hall effect gear.
Read more physics.ox.ac.uk/news/meet-m…
UK astronomers used MeerKAT and Webb to find the host galaxy of the most distant fast radio burst to date, dating 3 billion years post-Big Bang.
Read the full article: physics.ox.ac.uk/news/uk-ast…
ALT NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope’s NIRCam (Near-Infrared Camera) was able to detect the host galaxy of the fast radio burst called FRB 20240304B, whose location is shown by the white cross. They found it is a small dwarf galaxy actively forming stars. Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, Themiya Nanayakkara (USYD)