Department of Physics - The University of Auckland (original) (raw)

At Te Kura Mātai Ahupūngao our students and scientists explore the fundamental properties of the physical world and tackle problems ranging from the search for planets to developing medical imaging and laser technologies.

Physics laser experiment

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Our department offers a comprehensive range of physics programmes and research areas. Learn more about who we are and what we do.

Haere mai | Welcome

Image of stars and gas clouds in space

Where do all the elements come from?

Dr J.J. Eldridge talks about research into the lives and deaths of stars, especially binary stars that have very different lives to single stars like our Sun.

Associate Professor Stéphane Coen, Department of Physics

Our internationally recognised scholars are committed to producing high-quality research and world-class teaching.

Whakapā mai | Get in touch

Pink and purple plasma ball

Our research covers topics the fundamental properties of matter and light, climate and astrophysics, and the development of novel devices and technologies.

Tūhuratia | Discover

Associate professor Frédérique Vanholsbeeck

Discover some of the exciting research happening in the Department with our selection of interviews from early-career and up-and-coming academics.

Pānui tonu | Read more

Graduate Neelesh Rampal

Meet our students and graduates and find out where their Physics degree has taken them.

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