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Welcome to the School of Physics
Physics lies at the heart of most science and technology. Even modern biology seeks to analyse many of the processes of life in terms of physical laws. The search for a fundamental understanding and the drive towards technological development in areas such as computer hardware continue to pose fresh challenges to physicists. They are tackled with a combination of experiment, theory and computation. Our undergraduate degree courses combine all three of these elements, and prepare the student for a wide range of careers.
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School of Physics researchers feature on the annual Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers 2022 list
Prof Jonathan Coleman and Prof Stefano Sanvito are amongst 8 researchers affiliated with Trinity who feature on the annual Highly Cited Researchers™ 2022 list. The list, from Clarivate, identifies researchers who have demonstrate
15 Nov 2022
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Why can't we see the stars in the night sky as much anymore?
Our ability to see the stars in the night sky is eroding very quickly due to the widespread use of artificial light at night. Prof Brian Espey, Associate Professor of Physics at TCD and chairman of Dark Sky Ireland joined the Driv
03 Feb 2023
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School of Physics Postgraduate Represents Ireland in International French Science Communication Competition
School of Physics research found itself centre stage in Ireland and Canada this year, if only for three minutes at a time.
06 Jan 2023
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The 70th Anniversary of Walton’s Nobel Prize
Seventy years ago on 10th December 1951, Trinity’s head of physics, E.T.S. Walton (1903-1995), received jointly with J.D. Cockcroft the Nobel Prize in Physics from the King of Sweden. On 14th April 1932 the two prize-winners, working in Ernest Rutherford’s Cavendish Laboratory in Cambridge, had split for the first time the atomic nucleus by artificial means. Walton was the first and for many years the only Irish recipient of a Nobel Prize in any of the sciences.
See more herePhysical Sciences (TR063)
Physical Sciences (TR063) at Trinity is a four year undergraduate degree programme for students who like to solve problems. Whether it is studying galaxies, examining the potential of new lasers or investigating next generation nanomaterials, these Physics degrees will prepare you for a lifelong career of solving problems either in research, industry, business or education.
Find out more hereEvents
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Trinity Walton Club Webinar
7th of December at 6.30 pm Register here https://forms.office.com/r/JZhRNvq2ub
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STEM Camps
The Saturday club runs over three 9-week terms, starting mid-October and running through to the end of May. There are also STEM-themed 5-day camp experiences at Easter and summer, and remote, modular experiences exclusively for TY students.