Condensed Matter, Atomic and Biological Physics
The Division of Condensed Matter, Atomic and Biological Physics comprises experimental groups studying emerging phenomena in complex systems of sizes ranging from atomic to macroscopic.
The Condensed Matter Physics group’s research covers nanoscale and mesoscopic materials (graphene being a noteworthy example), metamaterials, and quantum fluids and solids.
The Photon Physics group has a programme of research in photoionisation, laser and electron impact excitation, laser photomedicine, laser development including fibre lasers, and non-linear optics.
The Biological Physics group's research is centred on bio-interfaces, surface bio-compatibility, controlled release of plasmid DNA and effects of surface chemistries and topology on vacular cell growth and tissue structuring.
The Liquid Crystal Group is primarily concerned with experimental studies of the physics of liquid crystals: from self-assembly and order to pattern formation, electro-optic phenomena and device optimisation.
The Nonlinear Dynamics group has a progamme of research in many aspects of chaos, turbulence, vortices and granular flows.