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Welcome to the Department of Physics @RoyalHolloway University of London. Follow us for the latest news and information about our research and more.

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As we try to not get too wet in this rainy weather, our telescope and dome are undergoing some essential maintenance work.

Here's a throwback to last Autumn, when one could spend up to 8 hours in the observatory under really clear dark skies.

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Congratulations to Dr Mattia Emma for successfully defending his thesis titled ‘A Gravitational Wave Astronomer’s Long Quest for an Unbiased Likelihood’.

Image participants (left to right):
John Veitch, Mattia Emma, Gregory Ashton, Vanessa Graber

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There is also a limited budget available for financial aid to help cover student travel costs.

Registration and abstract submissions are open now:
https://t.co/CkGReUN5wA
Find out more about SPARC26 here:
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🚀 Join us at the Student Particle and Accelerator Research Conference 2026 (SPARC26)!

SPARC26 is a new student-led conference bringing together MSc students, PhD researchers, and postdoctoral researchers working across experimental particle physics and accelerator science.

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We are excited to welcome our invited guest speakers:
• Dr Nicola McConkey (Queen Mary, University of London)
• Dr Hannah Wakeling (John Adams Institute for Accelerator Science, University of Oxford)

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For more information check: https://t.co/oCxFhULPzK

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Have you ever wondered what's inside the SuperFab cleanroom?

This is the home of the UK Centre for Superconducting and Hybrid Quantum Systems (UK-CSQS) and in here researchers dedicate their time to the development of quantum device technology.

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The low temperature lab is keeping busy in the Physics Department!

Every now and again the dilution fridge needs to be opened for general maintenance. As you can see here, this fridge is a little bit more high tech than the ones you have at home!

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The Tolansky Crater was named in his honor, located right near the Apollo 14 landing site! 📍 Next time you look up at the Moon, remember that a piece of our department’s history is looking right back at you.

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🚀 From our Department to the Lunar Surface! 🌑

With the Artemis II mission bringing the Moon back into the spotlight, we’re feeling a little extra proud of our department’s cosmic heritage.

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One of our former Heads of Department, Professor Samuel Tolansky, played a massive role in the history of lunar exploration. As a Principal Investigator for NASA’s Apollo program, he was instrumental in studying the first lunar samples ever brought back to Earth. 🧪✨

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This meeting will explore similarities and differences between the complex order in magnetic, ferroelectric and liquid crystal materials. Details can be found here: https://t.co/qrKArx6CPh

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A beautiful twist on condensed matter 🌡️❄️⚛️

Are you interested in condensed matter and topological physics? If so, Professor Christos Panagopoulos will be hosting a discussion meeting at the Royal Society on the 28th and 29th April 2026.

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Happy World Quantum Day! 🔮Today we honor the strange, beautiful science where particles can be in two places at once and entangled across the universe. Quantum mechanics isn't just theory anymore; it's powering the next generation of computing and encryption.

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The Royal Holloway Science Festival is happening tomorrow, 28 March 2026, from 10am–4pm. Only 24 hours to go!

Join us at the Department of Physics to dive into the extremes of our universe, from blazing stars to ultra-cold atoms, and meet the scientists behind the discoveries.

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Throwing it back to last year’s Physics Alumni Panel, where we spoke with Rupert Mellor, now a Patent Attorney applying his physics expertise in the world of intellectual property.

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