By johan [dot] joelsson [at] science [dot] lu [dot] se (Johan Joelsson) - published 5 September 2024 Yuhe Zhang, PhD at the Department of Physics. Photo: private. Yuhe Zhang, a recent PhD graduate from the Department of Physics, has been awarded the Werner Meyer-Ilse Prize. She is honoured for her work on using deep learning for 2D, 3D and 4D X-ray images. Congratulations, how does it feel to rece

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/young-researcher-wins-prestigious-award - 2025-07-27

Published 9 September 2024 Photo: MostPhotos. A surprising behaviour of atoms is giving scientists new insights into one of the most fundamental phenomena in nature: the absorption of light. A new physical phenomenon for light pulses has been discovered. The study, published in the prestigious journal Physical Review Letters, was conducted by physicists at Lund University. In the world of atoms, t

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/atoms-absorb-energy-unexpected-ways - 2025-07-27

By jessika [dot] sellergren [at] lth [dot] lu [dot] se (Jessika Sellergren) - published 12 September 2024 Anne L’Huillier, Professor of Physics at Lund University, is awarded the Great Gold Medal 2024 from the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA). Photo: Charlotte Carlberg Bärg Anne L'Huillier, Professor of Physics at Lund University, is awarded the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineer

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/great-gold-medal-anne-lhuillier - 2025-07-27

By johan [dot] lindskoug [at] fysik [dot] lu [dot] se (Johan Lindskoug) - published 20 September 2024 Materials research today is largely conducted at the nano level. Here, a wafer is lifted with tweezers in the clean room at Lund Nano Lab. Photo: Charlotte Carlberg Bärg. Four PhD and postdoctoral projects at the Department of Physics are awarded funding in the second academic call from WISE. In t

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/wise-grants-four-projects-department-physics - 2025-07-27

By johan [dot] lindskoug [at] fysik [dot] lu [dot] se (Johan Lindskoug) - published 7 October 2024 Gabriele Cobucci and Armin Tavakoli. Photo: Johan Lindskoug. In a new study published in Science Advances, researchers Gabriele Cobucci and Armin Tavakoli present a new method to analyze a complex form of quantum entanglement involving multiple particles. The new method opens a door to a deeper under

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/new-method-reveals-hidden-dimensions-multi-particle-quantum-entanglement-0 - 2025-07-27

Published 17 October 2024 “This grant allows our team to become a key player in the global race to find solutions for the creation of future smart energy grids and the electrification of transportation,” says Vanya Darakchieva. Photo: Jonas Tegenfeldt. Vanya Darakchieva, Professor of Solid State Physics, has received SEK 26 million over five years from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation for

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/knut-and-alice-wallenberg-grant-vanya-darakchieva - 2025-07-27

By johan [dot] lindskoug [at] fysik [dot] lu [dot] se (Johan Lindskoug) - published 5 November 2024 Mathieu Gisselbrecht is one of the Lund physicists now receiving research grants from the Swedish Research Council. Photo: Johan Joelsson More than SEK 56 million in research grants for the years 2025-2028. This is how much researchers at the Department of Physics will receive in the Swedish Researc

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/lund-physicists-receive-56-million-swedish-research-council - 2025-07-27

By kommunikation [at] fysik [dot] lu [dot] se (Lena Björk Blixt) - published 5 November 2024 HREC the detector is inspected by Pavel Golubev. Photo: Dirk Rudolph. Scientists have found an alternative way to produce atoms of the superheavy element livermorium. The new method opens up the possibility of creating another element that could be the heaviest in the world so far: number 120. The search f

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/successful-experiment-paves-way-new-element - 2025-07-27

By kristina [dot] lindgarde [at] kommunikation [dot] lu [dot] se (Kristina Lindgärde) - published 8 November 2024 Pyrolysis oil from wood chips and other biomass becomes hydrogen. Biochar is added to the mix. Photo of the process in the centre. Photos: Christian Brackmann. A new technology that makes hydrogen from forestry and agricultural residues that are currently burnt is being developed at Lu

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/hydrogen-carbon-dioxide-and-plant-residues - 2025-07-27

By evelina [dot] linden [at] lth [dot] lu [dot] se (Evelina Lindén) - published 8 November 2024 Brunnshög in north-east of Lund is no ordinary construction site – a world-leading environment for research and innovation is emerging here. The nanolab is paving the way for the university’s establishment at Science Village between MAX IV and ESS. The procurement process is concluded. It has been decid

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/vectura-landlord-future-nanolab-science-village - 2025-07-27

By johan [dot] lindskoug [at] fysik [dot] lu [dot] se (Johan Lindskoug) - published 19 November 2024 Attosecond physics is one of the research areas where Lund University is at the forefront. Photo: Charlotte Carlberg Bärg, Research and innovation in physics at Lund University reaches 44th place in the international Shanghai ranking. In this year's Shanghai ranking, officially known as the Academi

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/physics-lund-university-scores-highly-new-global-subject-ranking - 2025-07-27

By johan [dot] lindskoug [at] fysik [dot] lu [dot] se (Johan Lindskoug) - published 4 December 2024 Armin Tavakoli and Korinna Zapp. Photo: Johan Lindskoug. Korinna Zapp and Armin Tavakoli, two young researchers at the Department of Physics, have been awarded the Sten von Friesen Prize 2024. The prize was presented at the Royal Physiographic Society's annual meeting on 2 December in Lund. Korinna

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/two-young-physicists-receive-sten-von-friesen-prize - 2025-07-27

By johan [dot] lindskoug [at] fysik [dot] lu [dot] se (Johan Lindskoug) - published 4 December 2024 Charlotte Solberg, Head of Finance at the Department of Physics, has been named one of the recipients of the Lund University Administration Prize 2025. The prize is awarded annually to recognise exceptional administrative efforts that promote development, service and efficiency. Tributes to Charlott

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/charlotte-solberg-honoured-her-leadership-and-commitment-department-physics - 2025-07-27

By johan [dot] lindskoug [at] fysik [dot] lu [dot] se (Johan Lindskoug) - published 11 December 2024 Mikkel Brydegaard during field studies in Ecuador. Using advanced laser systems and hyperspectral lidar, Mikkel Brydegaard, Associate Professor and researcher at the Department of Physics, wants to change how we monitor and analyse biodiversity. His research team can study living organisms directly

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/laser-technology-revolutionising-study-insect-ecology - 2025-07-27

By kommunikation [at] fysik [dot] lu [dot] se (Jonas Andersson) - published 10 February 2025 Image from the laser lab used in the research. Photo: Charlotta Carlberg Bärg. For the first time, scientists have been able to measure the quantum state of electrons ejected from atoms that have absorbed high-energy light pulses. This is thanks to a new measurement technique developed by researchers at Lu

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/basic-research-quantum-states-photoelectrons-measured-first-time - 2025-07-27

By johan [dot] lindskoug [at] fysik [dot] lu [dot] se (Johan Lindskoug) - published 17 February 2025 "I am honored and grateful for NJP's recognition," says Armin Tavakoli, standing before Rydberg’s formula at the Department of Physics. Photo: Johan Lindskoug. Armin Tavakoli, Assistant Professor at Mathematical Physics, has been awarded the prestigious New Journal of Physics (NJP) Early Career Awa

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/recognizing-excellence-quantum-information-research - 2025-07-27

By johan [dot] lindskoug [at] fysik [dot] lu [dot] se (Johan Lindskoug) - published 18 February 2025 Lund University is celebrating the International Year of Quantum Physics and Quantum Technology 2025 with exciting seminars. During the spring, prominent researchers will lecture on both historical and modern quantum mechanics. First up on 25 February is Nobel Laureate Anne L'Huillier, who will pre

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/seminar-series-lund-celebrates-international-year-quantum-physics - 2025-07-27

By johan [dot] joelsson [at] science [dot] lu [dot] se (Johan Joelsson) - published 27 February 2025 The ultra-hot exoplanet's atmosphere is so hot that it can melt iron. Illustration: Bibiana Prinoth. Using the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope in Chile, astronomers have made detailed observations of the mysterious exoplanet WASP-121 b. The discoveries of the element titanium a

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/titanium-and-mysterious-jet-streams-discovered-extreme-exoplanet - 2025-07-27

By johan [dot] lindskoug [at] fysik [dot] lu [dot] se (Johan Lindskoug) - published 14 March 2025 The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awards Ruth Pöttgen from Lund University the Tage Erlander Prize in Science and Technology 2025. Pöttgen is honored for her crucial role as physics coordinator for LDMX (The Light Dark Matter Experiment) and for her leadership in the design and construction of the

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/ruth-pottgen-awarded-tage-erlander-prize-science-and-technology-2025 - 2025-07-27

By johan [dot] lindskoug [at] fysik [dot] lu [dot] se (Johan Lindskoug) - published 31 March 2025 Ann-Kathrin Raab. Private photo. Ann-Kathrin Raab is awarded the Swedish Physics Society's Oseen Medal 2025 for best thesis work in physics. Raab is being recognised for her groundbreaking research on ytterbium-based laser sources, which may be of great importance for the future development of semicon

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/lund-physicist-wins-prize-best-thesis-2025 - 2025-07-27