The research at the Department of Physics have several different aims. In the physics of fundamental particles vi study the inner structure of the nucleus, and in astroparticle physics we gain knowledge about the universe we all live in.
In the technological society of today, the development and proper use of materials is important, and a very significant research area is the physics of materials.

We study superconductivity, inner structures and surface characteristics. Nanotechnology is central to several of these disciplines.

In the biophysics we address the study of biological molecules, the biophysics of plants, plants in weightless conditions, the physics of the human eye, and in medical technology we use microscope tecniques in the study of drug paths to diseased body cells.

In environmental physics, we study the impact of atmospheric conditions on ultravioled radiation at the earth surface, and work is done to develop improved solar cells.

Under "Divisions", more spesific descriptions of research activities are given. The annual reports also deal with the research, i.e. by short research descriptions, summaries of publications, given talks etc.

Low-energetic electron diffraction (LEED) is used in the study of the organising of atoms at the surface of solid matter. The diffraction pattern is formed on a phosphorescent screen and pictured be means of a light sensitive camera.