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Research at LancasterWe carry out cutting edge research at the internationallevel. The Department was ranked number 1 in the countryin the last national research assessment (RAE 2008),confirming the international excellence of our research. Ourstaff are very research active and publish regularly in highimpact, peer-reviewed scientific and specialist journals.They regularly give invited talks and present the results oftheir work at international conferences and symposia allover the world. In addition our lecturing and research staffinclude several world authorities and the Department hasachieved a number of world firsts in key research areas. Asa Lancaster student you will benefit from this not onlythrough the range of optional courses and researchprojects which we provide in the 3rd and 4th years, but alsofrom well-informed and enthusiastic staff.You may decide that you would like to become a researchstudent yourself after you graduate from your degree.Research in physics is essential to gain new insights andunderstanding of matter and the Universe, in order to maketechnological advancements and improve the quality of lifein society. We have a range of opportunities available andencourage promising students to stay on in theDepartment and undertake PhD (research) degrees.The fact that the lecturersare active in their researchmeans that they have areal passion for what theyare teaching, and canexplain how it fits intowhat they do. Thelaboratory work is a greatexample of this, whereworld-leading researchers teachyou the methods they use every day.Gareth Davies graduated MPhys Physics in 2011. Garethis undertaking a PhD in gravitational waves at theInstitute of Gravitational Research,University of Glasgow.The following provides a flavour of our current research,most of which has strong international links. In addition tothe work done within our main research groups, there isalso much cross-group activity. This brings together theleading complementary expertise from widely differingareas of physics in order to address important problems.Examples of such topics include non-linear dynamics andchaos; cosmological experiments in liquid helium; and thedevelopment of gallium arsenide particle detectors. We arealso involved in many interdisciplinary areas including thebiological, chemical and medical interfaces.Space Plasma PhysicsResearch in this area investigates the physics of our localspace environment - the region from the surface of the Sunto the edge of the solar system. We collaborate withinternational research organisations, including ESA andNASA, to study the role that plasma processes have inelectromagnetically coupling the planets (and other bodies)in our solar system. This work offers insights into thephysics that drives breath-taking natural phenomena suchas the aurora borealis, shields delicate planetaryatmospheres like the Earth's from the onslaught of thesolar wind and powers a complex system of electricalcurrents throughout the solar system. We employ spaceandground-based experiments, as well as computersimulations, to explore this strange and excitingenvironment.The most rewarding experiences during my time atLancaster took place in the lab. I entered into my physicsdegree with the hope of a more practical orientation. Iwasn’t disappointed. Lancaster’s outstanding reputationfor research does not go unfounded. Low temperaturephysics, an area Lancaster is particularly famous for, hascaptured my interest in and out of the lab. From theMeissner effect through to quantum turbulence, every areahas been extremely enjoyable. My passion for this subjecthas resulted finally in a PhD at Lancaster.Above all the most enjoyable part of being at Lancastermust be working with a world leading set of academics.The inspiration that comes from being in such proximityto some of the leading minds in your field is unmatched.George Foulds, MPhys Physics, graduated in 2010 and isnow a PhD student in Experimental Condensed MatterPhysics at Lancaster. Research work from hisundergraduate project was presented at a nationalconference on semiconductors.28www.physics.lancs.ac.uk
Prof. G.R. Pickett FRSpreparing for anultra-low temperatureexperimentOne of the dilution refrigeratorswe use to study the quantum propertiesof helium at ultra-low temperatures.29
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