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FIELDS OF RESEARCH
??Nuclear physics
The following themes are covered:
- Theoretical and experimental investigation of nuclear structure and nuclear reactions.
- Development of techniques to monitor environmental radiation.
- Studies of the impact of radiation on human tissue.
?Theoretical physics
Theorists specialise in a range of fields. Questions addressed by members of the ITP range from considering fundamental aspects of quantum mechanics, black holes, the behaviours of solitons and theoretical considerations of physics in polymer science and biological systems at the cellular level.
Laser physics (Laser Research Institute)
The Laser Research Institute offers a unique opportunity in South Africa for honours, master's and PhD studies in laser-based research. The projects on which our postgraduate students gain hands-on experience include measurement of ultrafast reactions in new types of solar cells, trapping and controlling single ions to test quantum theory, quantum information theory, nanophotonics, generation and manipulation of light pulses with unique properties using nonlinear optics, the development of imaging modalities to study biological samples, and laser separation of medical isotopes.??
POSTGRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS
? HONOURS DEGREES?- BScHons (Physics) ??with a choice of the following streams:?
- ??- Laser Physics
- ?- Nuclear Physics
- - Radiation and Health Physics
- - Theoretical Physics
Programme Offering?
Honours Programmes? Master's Programmes Doctoral ProgrammesDepartments
Biochemistry? Botany & Zoology Chemistry & Polymer Science? Earth Sciences? Mathematical Sciences Microbiology? Physics Physiological Sciences?Centres
Centre for Bioinformatics and Computatio?nal Biology