Physics is the study of the material world and natural phenomena around everyone, including the fundamental particles of nature and their interactions, properties of atomic nuclei, atoms, molecules, gases and solid matter. It includes fields such as astrophysics, cosmology, and physics of materials. The laws of physics are the laws which govern electricity and magnetism in modern devices such as mobile phones, computers, the internet, radio and television, the mechanics of aviation and space flight and the quantum mechanics underlying magnetic resonance imaging in medicine.
The course includes a strong background in core physics subjects as well as courses in condensed matter physics, semiconductor devices, photonics, metals, magnetism and superconductivity. Practical aspects of the course include lecture modules in electronics and instrumentation. Physics at Trinity College Dublin offers students the opportunity to study with world leading experts in the School of Physics, with modules designed to provide them with a qualification for employment across a range of research and industry settings.
