The pages are being updated
We are currently working hard on updating the information on the subpages relevant to the Department of Physics. As such, some information might be missing or out-of-date, to be updated soon. Thanks!
Welcome to the homepage of the Department of Physics. We carry out research and education in various fields, including optical physics, nonlinear physics, plasma physics, general relativity, condensed matter physics and nanotechnology, photonics, biological physics, complex networks, space physics and physics education.
We are currently working hard on updating the information on the subpages relevant to the Department of Physics. As such, some information might be missing or out-of-date, to be updated soon. Thanks!
Read about our education and browse our selection of programmes and courses.
Read about the various types of research and research education we offer at the department.
Are you, for example, a school or a company and want to collaborate with us? Click here!
Here you find a list of the employees associated with the Department of Physics.
The department of physics at Umeå University has a rich background and history, which you can read about here.
Ben John's research could lead to faster and more energy-efficient computing.
Václava Hazuková, KBC-Kempe postdoc, researches carbon storage in Arctic lakes.
Qi Zhang's research shows how the atmosphere on Mars has evolved over time and may look like in the future.
The yearly KBC Relay took place again, with colourful costumes and competition from SLU's students
Resistant spores can cause food poisoning and infections via, for example, dairy products.
Honored for serving with distinction in the advancement of optics and photonics