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Department of Physics at the University of Oxford @oxfordphysics.bsky.social · 2h

The official Oxford Physics online shop is now open! Get your 10% discount throughout October - Use code TCS-FRESH10

Department of Physics at the University of Oxford @oxfordphysics.bsky.social · 2h

Big news in our universe: Our online shop has launched and is officially open! 🚀 Show your love for physics and support the department at the same time. Visit thecollegestore.co.uk/collections/d… During October you can enjoy 10% off using code TCS-FRESH10 at checkout 🛍️

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Department of Physics at the University of Oxford @oxfordphysics.bsky.social · 4h

#ThrowbackThursday - When our archivist Prof. Stephen Blundell looked back at His Royal Highness's the late Prince Philip 1960 visit to our department - including precise routes, high-voltage labs, and strict orders for staff to keep corridors clear. More: physics.ox.ac.uk/news/prince-philip-visit

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Department of Physics at the University of Oxford @oxfordphysics.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Oxford physicists used a hybrid quantum computer to simulate a core quantum phenomenon called the Aharonov-Bohm effect. The setup shows how hybrid quantum systems can model complex particle interactions beyond classical computing limits. More via link in bio.

Artist’s illustration of the loop formed by the hybrid quantum system. Spinning tops represent qubits and springs represent quantum oscillators, together forming the plaquette geometry studied in the experiment and extending into a repeating lattice pattern. The central loop is pierced by an Aharonov-Bohm flux, highlighting one of the main results of the work.

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Department of Physics at the University of Oxford @oxfordphysics.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

A University of Oxford study in Nature Cities reveals that while economic growth expanded access to cleaner cooking in India, coal power reliance drove a 30% rise in urban pollution deaths between 2000 and 2020. Findings have wide global implications. Read more via the link in bio.

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Department of Physics at the University of Oxford @oxfordphysics.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

#ThrowbackThursday What links Oxford Physics to a remote island on Canada's East Coast? In 1901, Marconi received the first transatlantic signal on Signal Hill, St. John's. His granddaughter Princess Elettra Marconi Giovanelli visited us. Our Comms Officer, Claire MacLeod, is from St. John's!

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Department of Physics at the University of Oxford @oxfordphysics.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Join us 6 Oct for a #BlackHistoryMonth lecture w/ Dr Farrah Simpson (@Princeton) on Long-Lived Particles at CERN’s CMS Detector. Hosted by Samantha Akinwale. Free & open to all 🎟️ Book: www.physics.ox.ac.uk/events/search-…

Poster for the vent, with a portrait of Dr Simpson and an image from a particle collision at the back.

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Department of Physics at the University of Oxford @oxfordphysics.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🍁Astronomical autumn has officially begun in the Northern Hemisphere. At 01:06 BST, the September equinox occurred as the Sun crossed the celestial equator moving south. On this day, the Sun rises directly in the east and sets in the west, giving us equal day and night lengths.🍂

The image is a collage of a sunset image and a graphic over it showing a vector illustration of the seasons from Earth's orbit. Made with Canva.

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Department of Physics at the University of Oxford @oxfordphysics.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

How did the first galaxies light up the cosmos? Join fellow Oxford Physics alumni & guests as astronomers explore how cutting-edge telescopes like JWST & Euclid are uncovering the origins of stars, black holes, and galaxies. 🌌 ✨ 🎟️ Register via link in bio.

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Department of Physics at the University of Oxford @oxfordphysics.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Oxford Physics researchers have created SPIN-Seq-a new technique that observes thousands of individual DNA molecules at work & reads their exact sequence. This breakthrough connects a DNA molecule’s function directly to its sequence. More via link in bio.

Field of view (50 × 80 μm) of molecules sequenced for the experiment. Circled molecules were identified correctly; in-square molecules were assigned incorrectly. White spots: fiducial markers. Scale bar, 5 μm. Image credit: Jagadish Prasad Hazra

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Department of Physics at the University of Oxford @oxfordphysics.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Oxford’s Cloq team won £25k at the Reuben College Entrepreneurship Forum! Founded by 3 physics students & 1 engineer, Cloq is commercialising a compact, low-cost atomic clock for high-precision timing. Next stop: competing in Berlin this October! ⚛️⏱️ #OxfordPhysics #Innovation

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Department of Physics at the University of Oxford @oxfordphysics.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Catch Noether, the acclaimed Oxford play celebrating physics pioneer Emmy Noether—Einstein’s "most significant mathematical genius." Written by physics student Esme Somerside Gregory, it's now touring Warwick, Cambridge, London & Oxford! 🎟️ Info & tickets: @cartesianproductions

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Department of Physics at the University of Oxford @oxfordphysics.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Welcome to Physics Information Day! Meet tutors and attend talks on admissions and Oxford Physics from 10:00–16:00 (no booking required). Details: www.physics.ox.ac.uk/study/undergra…

The post shows three different images from past public events and open days.

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Department of Physics at the University of Oxford @oxfordphysics.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🌌 'Quantum Universe: Less than Nothing, More than Everything' Ever wondered what quantum music sounds like? Join "Kazakh Mozart" Dr. Rakhat-Bi Abdyssagin at our talk on 25 Sept, followed by drinks. 🎟️ Register now: www.physics.ox.ac.uk/events/quantum…

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Department of Physics at the University of Oxford @oxfordphysics.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Oxford researchers created energy-efficient physical AI using water and spin waves to process information and control autonomous robots in real time. Read more: www.physics.ox.ac.uk/news/robotics-… Video generated artificially with the purpose to illustrate the article.

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Department of Physics at the University of Oxford @oxfordphysics.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Oxford physicists working with the ATLAS experiment at CERN have helped confirm that quantum entanglement occurs even among some of the heaviest and most fleeting particles ever created. Read more: www.physics.ox.ac.uk/news/uncoverin… @ox.ac.uk

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Department of Physics at the University of Oxford @oxfordphysics.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Preparing for Oxford physics? Check out our dedicated YouTube playlist featuring step-by-step problem-solving guides hosted by our staff. Link in bio, or scan the QR code on the image. 📆 Remember Information Day on Friday 18 Sep: www.physics.ox.ac.uk/study/undergra…

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Department of Physics at the University of Oxford @oxfordphysics.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Thinking of studying Physics at Oxford?⚛️ Join our Info Day on Fri 18 Sept (10:00–16:00)! - Meet tutors & ask questions all day - Admissions Q&As + Taster Lecture - Talks for supporters & teachers Details & schedule: www.physics.ox.ac.uk/study/undergra…

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Department of Physics at the University of Oxford @oxfordphysics.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

#Throwback to 100 years of quantum physics. In 1926, Erwin Schrödinger cracked quantum wave mechanics. Today, his equation powers your smartphone, MRI scans, and Oxford’s latest ground-breaking quantum physics. #ThrowbackThursday #Quantum100

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Department of Physics at the University of Oxford @oxfordphysics.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Meet Rachael Harris, Programme Director at the Oxford Quantum Institute, who is shaping new fellowships, industry partnerships, and interdisciplinary research in quantum’s new Townsend Building hub. Read more via link in bio or www.physics.ox.ac.uk/news/meetracha…

Image shows a portrait of Rachael Harris over a background photo of OQI (the original photo is by Fred Howarth).

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Department of Physics at the University of Oxford @oxfordphysics.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

ECCTI 2026 is live at Oxford! Researchers are connecting over poster sessions, cutting-edge trapped ion talks, and sponsor goodies from TOPTICA, IonQ, and NQCC today. ⚛️ Full details of this event: indico.fysik.su.se/event/9371/overv…

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Department of Physics at the University of Oxford @oxfordphysics.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Pressure highlights D-Day’s high-stakes weather forecast. In The Primacy of Doubt, Tim Palmer uses this moment to show how ensemble, probabilistic forecasting guides climate risk today.

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Department of Physics at the University of Oxford @oxfordphysics.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The historical St Giles' Fair is taking place today tomorrow Tuesday 8 September. There will be road closures in the area of St Giles' from Sunday until Wednesday to enable the fair to take place. Scan the QR code on the image for updated information.

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Department of Physics at the University of Oxford @oxfordphysics.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Thinking of studying physics? Interested to know what is like to study physics at Oxford? If you missed our Open Days in July, this condensed version is for you. Visit the event's page via link in bio, or www.physics.ox.ac.uk/study/undergra…

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Department of Physics at the University of Oxford @oxfordphysics.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Nobel laureate Sir Roger Penrose and an international team have observed gravity's effect on falling quantum matter, proving Einstein's equivalence principle holds in quantum realms. Read the full article www.physics.ox.ac.uk/news/scientist…

The 2D MOT apparatus which feeds the science chamber with cold atoms. At the centre is a glass cell held under vacuum between coils producing magnetic fields. The atoms go into the science chamber through the tiny hole that may be seen in the centre of the yellow (reflecting) surface.
Credit: Or Dobkowski

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Department of Physics at the University of Oxford @oxfordphysics.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Four Oxford students, including three from Physics, won £5k in the StEP accelerator! Their startup, Cloq, brings low-cost atomic clocks to market. Next stop: Berlin! 🚀 Read the full article via link in bio or www.physics.ox.ac.uk/news/student-t…

Team 'Cloq' clockwise from bottom left: Aria Puri who is in the final year of her undergraduate degree, Joel Klein who is just starting the MPhys programme and David McMahon, who is completing his DPhil in Atomic and Laser Physics, from the Department of Physics, along with Yuanzhu Wang who is in the second year of his engineering degree.

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Department of Physics at the University of Oxford @oxfordphysics.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Oxford Photonics Innovation Day - Register now 📝 Thu 17 Sep, Beecroft Building, Physics. Free, register by 4 Sept. Refreshments and lunch will be provided. For full information, scan the QR code, visit our website via link in bio or www.physics.ox.ac.uk/events/oxford-…

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Department of Physics at the University of Oxford @oxfordphysics.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

TBT Oxford physicist Professor Nicholas Kurti used vacuum pumps and syringes to pioneer culinary physics, famously asking why we study Venus but ignore soufflés. In 2022 we hosted 'Baking a cake in 3 layers' (Krauss/Blundell). Watch the video - scan the QR code or link in bio.

Professor Nicholas Kurti CBE FRS (1908-1998)
Considered by many the father of molecular gastronomy. Image by Alistair Morrison. This collage has been made using two pages from a scanned publication but no data is available about the name of it.

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Department of Physics at the University of Oxford @oxfordphysics.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The LUX-ZEPLIN experiment has recorded a rare particle interaction that may signal dark matter. Researchers require further data to confirm the potential WIMP discovery. Read more via link in bio or www.physics.ox.ac.uk/news/intriguin…

Light detectors line the outer layer of the LZ experiment.
Credit: Matthew Kapust/Sanford Underground Research Laboratory

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Department of Physics at the University of Oxford @oxfordphysics.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

*A message for new and returning students* You are required to complete your 'Harassment and Sexual Misconduct' training when you start your course, and before you begin registration. More info: www.ox.ac.uk/students/welfare/haras… or scan the QR code.

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Department of Physics at the University of Oxford @oxfordphysics.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Booking is now open for #MeetingMinds2026, taking place from 18-20 Sep. Join other Oxford alumni and discover how we are turning today's biggest challenges into tomorrow's boldest breakthroughs. Book your place today visit @oxfordalumni or scan the QR code. #MeetingMinds2026

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Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · 28/08/2026

Poster deadline approaching: Bridging electrochemical devices across Earth & space applications. Submit your poster abstract by 7 Sept to discuss your work with peers & leading experts at our @faradaydiscussions.rsc.org. Get instant feedback, submit now: rsc.li/electrochemical-fd2026 #ChemSky

Bridging electrochemical devices across Earth and space applications, 2-4 November 2026 in London, UK. Poster abstract 7 September 2026.

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MPLS Division, University of Oxford @mplsoxford.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Our congrats to @oxfordphysics.bsky.social’s Professor Herz, awarded the @royalsociety.org's Rumford Medal and @oxfordchemistry.bsky.social’s Professors Iain McCulloch & Charlotte Williams, awarded the Hughes Medal and Armourers & Brasiers’ Company Prize respectively. ➡️ tinyurl.com/4ze44ysv

Two Royal Society medals above text announcing awards for three MPLS Division academics (Chemistry and Physics).

Medal image credit: Royal Society

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Department of Physics at the University of Oxford @oxfordphysics.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Congratulations to Professor Laura Herz for winning the Royal Society’s Rumford Medal for her pioneering solar cell research and ground-breaking work on semiconductors. Read the full article via link in bio or visit www.physics.ox.ac.uk/news/professor…

A portrait of Professor Laura Herz over a background image of a section of her lab set up

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Department of Physics at the University of Oxford @oxfordphysics.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Throwback to 2015, when the London and South east branch of the Institute of Physics (L&SE IoP) retired members came to visit us. Here seen outside the Townsend Building on Parks Rd. #throwbackthursday #TownsendBuilding #Physics

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Department of Physics at the University of Oxford @oxfordphysics.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Dr. Shruti Nath argues that AI-powered forecasting can help predict frequent extreme weather, provided experts co-develop methods to address its limitations. Read more: www.ox.ac.uk/news/2026-08-19-expert…

Image shows the portrait of Dr Shruti Nath (copyright Department of Physics) and background image credit: Petrovich9, Getty Images.

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Department of Physics at the University of Oxford @oxfordphysics.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Join Dr. Ilknur Colak’s talk 'Leading at the Edge: Navigating Complexity with Clarity ' on Nov 26, 3-5pm (seminar for UG/PostGrads and staff). Book your free place in advance via link in bio, or www.physics.ox.ac.uk/events/leading…

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Department of Physics at the University of Oxford @oxfordphysics.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Calling heatwaves the "new normal" is dangerously misleading. Professor Myles Allan and other Oxford experts explain why extreme weather impacts are rising exponentially - and how to stop it: www.ox.ac.uk/news/2026-08-13-expert…

Image shows a background of a map showing parts of UK and Europe in red colour during heat wave. The front image shows Professor Myles Allen sat on a desk, with a blackboard at the back and a globe in front of him. Copyright of the front image: University of Oxford website.

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Department of Physics at the University of Oxford @oxfordphysics.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Throwback to 2015, when Dr. Prabhakaran Dharmalingam made a lab-grown replica of the British Crown Jewels created using everyday household chemicals. Learn more about #crystalography www.physics.ox.ac.uk/our-people/dha…

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Physics World @physicsworld.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

As AI pushes silicon computing towards its physical and energy limits, researchers are exploring different ways to process information – from magnetic bits and in-memory logic to optical and brain-inspired machines. Find out more about the future of computation.⚛️ 🧪 physicsworld.com/a/the-physic...

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The physics of novel computation: beyond bits and chips to spikes and spins – Physics World

Sidney Perkowitz looks into alternative computing methods inspired by physics to improve computational efficiency and power

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Rhodes Trust @rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk · 10/08/2026

Rhodes Scholar Lana Alabbasi is a DPhil student in Astrophysics researching gravitational wave astrophysics. She shares how her studies in Oxford will enable her to contribute to this emerging research field and encourage more Saudi women to follow unconventional paths. @oxfordphysics.bsky.social

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Department of Physics at the University of Oxford @oxfordphysics.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Last week was Nobel Laureate Sir Roger Penrose’s 95th birthday! Swipe through to explore his game-changing science, iconic tiling, and legacy with Stephen Hawking. 🌌✨

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Department of Physics at the University of Oxford @oxfordphysics.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Join Nobel Laureate Prof. Brian Schmidt and Oxford’s Prof. Rob Fender for a cosmic journey from the Big Bang to the future at this event is organised by Green Templeton College as part of their 'Astronomy for All' series. Book now! Link in bio or www.gtc.ox.ac.uk/news-and-events

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Department of Physics at the University of Oxford @oxfordphysics.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

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Department of Physics at the University of Oxford @oxfordphysics.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Throwback to the solar eclipse in 2015...where you at Physics then? What a great way to remember that day, with students (now alumni) and colleagues. #throwbackthursday

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Department of Physics at the University of Oxford @oxfordphysics.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

'Quantum Universe: Less than Nothing, More than Everything' - Public lecture by Dr Rakhat-Bi Abdyssagin. Join us on 25 Sep from 5pm, Martin Wood Lecture Theatre. Read more and register via link in bio, or www.physics.ox.ac.uk/events/quantum…

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Department of Physics at the University of Oxford @oxfordphysics.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Meeting Minds 2026 - The Oxford Alumni yearly event. Among many other talks and activities, Professor Myles Allen will give his on Saturday 19 at 9:30am, in the Life & Mind Building (South Parks Road). @oxfordalumni web.cvent.com/event/abac3c5b-d4db-4…

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Department of Physics at the University of Oxford @oxfordphysics.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

🌘 Mark your calendars! On Wednesday 12 August, up to 90% of the Sun will disappear behind the Moon. The next total solar eclipse visible from Britain isn't until 2090. See below through for timings, viewing tips, and why you really shouldn't skip your eclipse glasses 🕶️

Oxford Physics: solar eclipse Wed 12 Aug, 6–8pm BST (≈90% coverage, max ~7–7:10pm). Do not look—use ISO 12312-2 glasses.

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Department of Physics at the University of Oxford @oxfordphysics.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

The teaching labs are moving from DWB / Keble Road to Mansfield Road...still a bit of work to finish but all will be ready to welcome our students in October. #LovePhysics

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