Welcome to The Centre for Fundamental Physics

The Centre for Fundamental Physics investigates the most fundamental aspects of our universe, ranging from the tiniest sub-atomic particles to the vast structure of galaxies and the universe as a whole. Our strategy is to push complementary aspects of experimental and theoretical research, maximising our fundamental science output.

On the smallest scale, our particle physics research studies the fundamental building blocks of matter, providing precise measurements of Standard Model particles, the Higgs boson, and the extraordinary phenomenon of neutrino oscillations. A better understanding of these processes will have significant implications for our understanding of the universe and its evolution.

On the other end of the scale, our centre is dedicated to understanding astrophysical phenomena throughout the universe. We exploit observational, theoretical, and simulation methods to study relativistic and survey cosmology, extrasolar planets, solar and space plasma physics.

Our research topics are all supported by strong links to our theoretical research in quantum field theory, string theory, and scattering amplitudes. The centre is committed to looking towards the future and has been at the forefront of developing future detector technologies that have strong links to industry. We have also developed advanced machine learning algorithms, which have applications both within and outside of our areas of research.