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.
Latest News
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Professor Kate Maguire has won highly a prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator Grant
Professor Kate Maguire from the School of Physics has won highly a prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator Grant.
23 Nov 2023
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Prof. Lewys Jones wins the Inventor Award at the Trinity Innovation Awards
The Inventor Award goes to the academics whose innovative research has led to the creation of intellectual property and has subsequently licensed to Industry/or Campus Companies.
09 Nov 2023
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Prof. John Goold & Prof. Stefano Sanvito win the Industry Engagement Award at the Trinity Innovation Awards
The Industry Engagement for this year recognises the outstanding achievement by a Trinity researcher or research team
09 Nov 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.
Physical 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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Tercentenary of Physics in Trinity
To celebrate 300 years of Physics in Trinity, the School of Physics will be hosting events on April 19th, 2024. Please Save the date and spread the word. Further details coming soon and will be posted on our website.
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STEM Camps
Trinity Walton Club delivers an innovative and interactive educational experience to secondary school students. Applications for Saturday Club and STEM TY are currently open.