2022 - School of Physics | Trinity College Dublin

First radio signal reveals supernova origin

Astronomers from around the globe, including those from Trinity, today reveal the origin of a thermonuclear supernova explosion through the first ever detection of radio waves from an exploding white dwarf star.

17 May 2023

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Trinity Quantum Alliance established to create vibrant quantum ecosystem in Ireland

Today saw the launch of the Trinity Quantum Alliance, a collaboration that brings together experts from research and industry, and which includes a new customised space in Trinity East for innovative projects in quantum science

05 May 2023

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Prof Jonathan Coleman awarded Materials Science Leader Award and ranked in the World’s Best Scientists

Jonathan Coleman MRIA, Professor of Natural and Experimental Philosophy in the School of Physics has been recognised for his contribution to materials science and has won Research.com Materials Science Leader Award for 2023.

21 Apr 2023

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Quantum Play event shines light on crucial role of emerging quantum tech

School of Physics celebrated World Quantum Day by opening its doors and inviting curious minds to a showcase of five exciting quantum versions of games, developed by Trinity’s very own Quantum Science and Technology MSc students.

20 Apr 2023

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School of Physics Graduate Thomas Long awarded the 2022 IOP Ireland Earnshaw Award

School of Physics Graduate Thomas Long awarded the 2022 IOP Ireland Earnshaw Award for best undergraduate final year research project

15 Mar 2023

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School of Physics PhD Researcher Frances Quigley awarded the 2023 IOP Ireland Rosse Medal for excellent physics communication

15 Mar 2023

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Prof. Jonathan Coleman receives RIA Gold Medal

Professor Jonathan Coleman were presented with Royal Irish Academy Gold Medals by Senator Malcolm Byrne at a ceremony in the Royal Irish Academy in Dublin last night (Tue, March 7th).

08 Mar 2023

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School of Physics hosts Diversity in Quantum event

Colleagues, students and friends gathered last night at an event to celebrate #diversityandinclusion in #QuantumComputing and #STEM at Trinity College Dublin.

20 Feb 2023

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Why can't we see the stars in the night sky as much anymore?

Our ability to see the stars in the night sky is eroding very quickly due to the widespread use of artificial light at night. Prof Brian Espey, Associate Professor of Physics at TCD and chairman of Dark Sky Ireland joined the Driv

03 Feb 2023

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School of Physics Postgraduate Represents Ireland in International French Science Communication Competition

School of Physics research found itself centre stage in Ireland and Canada this year, if only for three minutes at a time.

06 Jan 2023

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