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Our department is divided in six sub-departments. Register for postgraduate study Open Days to meet supervisors and current students. All information will be shared in our website: physics.ox.ac.uk/events #Oxford #DPhil #PhD #Postgraduate #Research #ScienceForTheFuture #Physics
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AfriClimate AI, led by Oxford’s Dr Shruti Nath, received Google.org funding for ThunderTrace to extend storm warnings to 6+ hours with Ghana Met Agency, ACMAD, Asterisk Labs, and TAHMO. Read the article in full: physics.ox.ac.uk/news/fundin… or via link in bio.
The image shows a storm in the background and a couple of scientists looking at a screen.

ALT The image shows a storm in the background and a couple of scientists looking at a screen.

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Considering A-level physics? Join Oxford's online Year 10 & 11 Taster Morning on 28 Nov for interactive workshops and undergraduate Q&As. Register by 23 Nov: physics.ox.ac.uk/events/year…
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Data from ESA's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter has detected unseasonal spikes of hydrogen chloride above Alba Mons. The seepage suggests active volcanic vents under the surface, indicating Mars is geologically sleeping, not dead. Read in full via link in bio or physics.ox.ac.uk/news/europe…
Artist impression of the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) analysing the Martian atmosphere. The solar occultation method is depicted: the onboard spectrometers – ACS and NOMAD – look at the way sunlight is absorbed in the atmosphere to reveal the chemical fingerprints of its ingredients. Credit: ESA

ALT Artist impression of the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) analysing the Martian atmosphere. The solar occultation method is depicted: the onboard spectrometers – ACS and NOMAD – look at the way sunlight is absorbed in the atmosphere to reveal the chemical fingerprints of its ingredients. Credit: ESA

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Thinking of studying physics at Oxford? Join our online Year 12 Physics Taster Morning on 14 Nov for workshops and student Q&As. A Level Maths & Physics required. Book by 9 Nov: physics.ox.ac.uk/events/year…
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UK physicists led by LHCb have found the first evidence of an extremely rare decay of a 'beauty' quark particle (Bd to mu mu). The finding tests the limits of the Standard Model and opens a new era in fundamental physics. Read more: physics.ox.ac.uk/news/eviden… or via link in bio.
Credit: CERN

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In-person booking for the 32nd Hintze Lecture with Prof Daniel Baumann on 17 Nov has closed. A few walk-in seats may be available on the day (not guaranteed), but you can still register to watch online: physics.ox.ac.uk/events/32nd…
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JWST observations and Oxford climate modelling reveal lava planet TOI-561 b is cooled by reflective silicate clouds. Acting like sunscreen, these mineral clouds prevent its atmosphere from being stripped away by starlight. More: physics.ox.ac.uk/news/climat…
Artist’s concept of the lava world TOI-561 b and its star, whose surface churns with hot, bubbling gas. Webb observations show the planet reflects most of its starlight, and models suggest bright silicate clouds above its magma ocean may be the reason. Credit: CryoDragon Inc

ALT Artist’s concept of the lava world TOI-561 b and its star, whose surface churns with hot, bubbling gas. Webb observations show the planet reflects most of its starlight, and models suggest bright silicate clouds above its magma ocean may be the reason. Credit: CryoDragon Inc

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The Simpkins Lee room inside the Beecroft Building, where lots of seminars and workshops take place. #AroundPhysics
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Following from our earlier post this week, explore the funding options available for postgraduate study in #Physics : ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate… youtu.be/BzvQF6MTDn8   #Oxford #DPhil #PhD #Postgraduate #Research #ScienceForTheFuture
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Study a DPhil or Quantum MSc at Oxford Physics! Access state-of-the-art facilities and global research links like CERN and Harwell.  Join our world-leading community, find out more: physics.ox.ac.uk/study/postg…
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Physicists from @PhysicsOxford & Wuhan University have unlocked a breakthrough for solar energy! Bismuth sulfide sidesteps the trade-off between absorbing light and retaining energy, cutting charge loss by 75% @Nature 🔬 Read the article in full:  physics.ox.ac.uk/news/semico…
A section of a larger image - Non-contact optical probes of semiconductor performance. Credit: Laura Herz

ALT A section of a larger image - Non-contact optical probes of semiconductor performance. Credit: Laura Herz

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Huge congratulations to Francis Halzen on the Nobel Prize in Physics! As an @uw_icecube collaborator from the start, Prof. Subir Sarkar shares his delight at this visionary recognition of high-energy neutrino research. More: physics.ox.ac.uk/news/commen… @UniofOxford @NobelPrize
Credit: Niklas Elmehed © Nobel Prize Outreach

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🎙️NEW podcast - Learn how Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin discovered what stars are made of on The English Heritage Podcast. Featuring pioneering astrophysicist Professor Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell on diversity. Listen at open.spotify.com/show/6z3JSB… @englishheritage @amyfmatthews
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In the Department of Physics, our researchers are uncovering the secrets of the universe - from quantum systems to the origins of galaxies. Join our DPhil programmes and help expand the frontiers of discovery: ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate… #Oxford #Physics #PhD #Research #Innovation
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🎬NEW- Three videos from the talks hosted earlier at the Afternoon of Astrophysics on October 3rd, including the Q&A session,  are now available to watch via our YouTube channel, link in bio or visit youtube.com/channel/UCYwVpRH…
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Applications for postgraduate study are open across MPLS – watch our video to explore postgraduate research at Oxford, including Physics: youtu.be/BzvQF6MTDn8    #Oxford #DPhil #PhD #Postgraduate #Research #ScienceForTheFuture
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When sharing her closing remarks at the Physics Oxford & Cambridge Club alumni event last week, Prof Palladino invited all to look into 'Dancing Dark Matter' if-oxford.com/event/dancing-… taking place this Thursday 29 October, part of the IF Oxford Science and Ideas Festival @Oxford_IF
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Postcards from the Department - The Clarendon Lab meets the Beecroft Building.
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Following on our post last week, a reminder to come join us *tonight* from 6:30pm outside the Martin Wood Complex (Clarendon Laboratory, Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PU).  Visit the event page on our website via link in bio or physics.ox.ac.uk/index%2Ephp…  See you later! 🔭🌔
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