Department of

Physics and Astronomy

From quarks to the cosmos – atoms to devices. At the Department of Physics and Astronomy, we explore everything from the smallest scale to the largest, in order to understand, explain and improve our lives.

In Physics and Astronomy, we push the boundaries of the unknown. Curiosity drives us to explore the fundamental laws that govern our world, the structures of the universe, and the building blocks with which we create new and better materials and energy systems.

We conduct cutting-edge research in a creative and international setting, working alongside other academic institutions at the very forefront of their fields. Science, learning and collaboration are at the heart of what we do, and we work in an environment where inclusion and excellence go hand in hand.

We contribute with innovations that address current and future challenges in a changing world. We are deeply committed to training the engineers, physicists and astronomers of the future, and to sharing our knowledge and breakthroughs with the academic community, society and industry.