Physics facilities for teaching

Understand the scale and processes of the universe. Model complex processes in plasmas for fusion energy. Our specialist labs and equipment will give you a hands-on experience for the exploration of physics.

Our teaching spaces include laboratories, flexible teaching rooms and lecture theatres.

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Physics teaching lab 1

This modern lab includes equipment to explore rotational motion, plasma generation, microwave physics, magnetic fields and much more.

Virtual tour

Physics teaching lab 2

Includes a state-of-the-art gamma ray detector, as well as equipment to explore X-ray diffraction and muons.

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Astrocampus tour

Take a tour of our on-campus observatory, Astrocampus, with Dr Josie Rawes.

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Lab FAQs

Dr Erik Wagenaars explains some practical components of our Physics courses.

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