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Department of Physics

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Research Areas

Research Focus Areas in Physics

The current research niche areas in the Department of Physics are Experimental Solid State Physics, Theoretical Solid State Physics and Theoretical Nuclear Physics.

Experimental Solid State Physics

The research focuses on preparation of nanomaterials, fabrication of nanodevices as well as characterization and applications of these materials and devices. Applications include electronics, memory storage devices, and energy conversion and storage devices. This niche area utilizes several highly specialized research equipment.

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Theoretical and Computational Solid State Physics

The research focuses on electronic, physical and thermal properties of materials. Applications include electronics, high-temperature and solar technology industries. This niche area utilizes advanced programming, specialized computational software, and the in-house High-Performance Computing facility for simulations.

Theoretical and Computational Nuclear Physics

The research focuses on quantum mechanical properties of atomic, nuclear and particle systems. Applications span Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. This niche area involves designing models, deriving dynamical equations, and devising and validating numerical methods in physics.

Facilities

To carry out research in the above niche areas, the following facilities are available:

Structural Facilities
Magnetism Lab
Access to UNISA High Performance Computing Cluster
Computational Software

Last modified: 2026/04/29