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Thin film deposition system

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Structured surface to control liquid-solid interaction

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High performance supercomputer for electronic structure calculations

CMP's Vision Statement

Condensed Matter Physics is one of the largest, most diverse and dynamic fields in modern physics, encompassing all aspects of the solid and liquids states of matter. This breadth is reflected in the research undertaken at Durham which spans a wide range of subjects from light emitting polymers and solar cell materials to nanoscale magnetics. Our work aims to push forward the forefront of our understanding in the physics of materials using experiment, theory and computation.

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Postgraduate Study Opportunities

We offer PhD and MScR research study opportunities across our broad range of experimental and theoretical condensed matter physics research activities

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Upcoming events

Dr Neil Drummond

Wednesday 5 November 2025 - Wednesday 5 November 2025
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Dowrick Room, Trevelyan College
Dr Neil Drummond

High temperature superconductors: from discovery to real-world applications

Wednesday 12 November 2025 - Wednesday 12 November 2025
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Dowrick Room, Trevelyan College
Profs Min and Weijia from Strathclyde University

Professor James Sprittles

Wednesday 4 February 2026 - Wednesday 4 February 2026
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Dowrick Room, Trevelyan College
Prof James Sprittles

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Wednesday 11 February 2026 - Wednesday 11 February 2026
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
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CMP Research Highlights

Durham Physicists receive funding for EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Fusion Power, making fusion energy commerical and meeting net zero goals

Researchers in the Physics Department at Durham University will receive funding for the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Fusion Power from the UK’s biggest-ever investment in engineering and physical sciences doctoral skills.
3D Render fusion reactor nuclear fusion, tokamak inside heated plasma, toroidal shape, clean energy

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Head of Condensed Matter Physics

Professor Kislon Voitchovsky

 

General CMP Enquiries

Tel: +44 (0)191 334 4622

 

Postgraduate admissions

Tel: +44 (0)191 334 3745