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Korinna Zapp and Armin Tavakoli, two young researchers at the Department of Physics, have been awarded the Sten von Friesen Prize 2024. The prize was presented at the Royal Physiographic Society's annual meeting on 2 December in Lund. Korinna Zapp is a theoretical particle physicist who studies quarks, gluons and the unique state of quark-gluon plasma. She develops models to describe how these par

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/two-young-physicists-receive-sten-von-friesen-prize - 2026-01-09

Charlotte Solberg, Head of Finance at the Department of Physics, has been named one of the recipients of the Lund University Administration Prize 2025. The prize is awarded annually to recognise exceptional administrative efforts that promote development, service and efficiency. Tributes to Charlotte SolbergCharlotte Solberg's work at the Department of Physics has been widely recognised. Professor

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/charlotte-solberg-honoured-her-leadership-and-commitment-department-physics - 2026-01-09

Using advanced laser systems and hyperspectral lidar, Mikkel Brydegaard, Associate Professor and researcher at the Department of Physics, wants to change how we monitor and analyse biodiversity. His research team can study living organisms directly in their natural environment by combining biophotonics and remote sensing. With new research funding from the European Research Council and the Swedish

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/laser-technology-revolutionising-study-insect-ecology - 2026-01-09

For the first time, scientists have been able to measure the quantum state of electrons ejected from atoms that have absorbed high-energy light pulses. This is thanks to a new measurement technique developed by researchers at Lund University. This could provide a better understanding of fundamental research in the second generation of quantum revolution. When high-energy light with a very short wa

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/basic-research-quantum-states-photoelectrons-measured-first-time - 2026-01-09

Armin Tavakoli, Assistant Professor at Mathematical Physics, has been awarded the prestigious New Journal of Physics (NJP) Early Career Award 2024 for his outstanding contributions to quantum information science. The NJP, co-owned by the Institute of Physics (IOP) and the Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft (DPG), recognizes researchers making a significant impact in their field.A journey through

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/recognizing-excellence-quantum-information-research - 2026-01-09

Lund University is celebrating the International Year of Quantum Physics and Quantum Technology 2025 with exciting seminars. During the spring, prominent researchers will lecture on both historical and modern quantum mechanics. First up on 25 February is Nobel Laureate Anne L'Huillier, who will present the inauguration of ‘Quantum 2025’ in Paris. This will be followed by talks by Armin Tavakoli (4

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/seminar-series-lund-celebrates-international-year-quantum-physics - 2026-01-09

Using the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope in Chile, astronomers have made detailed observations of the mysterious exoplanet WASP-121 b. The discoveries of the element titanium and jet streams challenge our understanding of the winds and chemistry found on ultrahot planets. Just over 5,800 exoplanets – planets that orbit stars other than our Sun – have been discovered since the

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/titanium-and-mysterious-jet-streams-discovered-extreme-exoplanet - 2026-01-09

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awards Ruth Pöttgen from Lund University the Tage Erlander Prize in Science and Technology 2025. Pöttgen is honored for her crucial role as physics coordinator for LDMX (The Light Dark Matter Experiment) and for her leadership in the design and construction of the hadron calorimeter, a key component of the LDMX detector. “I feel happy and honored - to have bee

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/ruth-pottgen-awarded-tage-erlander-prize-science-and-technology-2025 - 2026-01-09

Ann-Kathrin Raab is awarded the Swedish Physics Society's Oseen Medal 2025 for best thesis work in physics. Raab is being recognised for her groundbreaking research on ytterbium-based laser sources, which may be of great importance for the future development of semiconductor technology and medical imaging. In its motivation, the Swedish Society of Physicists emphasises that Raab's work makes impor

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/lund-physicist-wins-prize-best-thesis-2025 - 2026-01-09

A new relation could be a valuable tool for gathering new insights into the magnetic excitations of semiconductors and other materials with magnetic properties. In the future, it could contribute to the advancement of various electronic devices and their underlying components. “Our study provides a new fundamental relation in magneto-optics, particularly relevant for researchers working on antifer

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/opening-new-exciting-possibilities-study-magnetic-materials - 2026-01-09

Supported lipid bilayers are formed at a faster rate on light-guiding nanowires of high curvature than on conventional planar substrates, with single-vesicle resolution that proves their potential for studying relevant cellular phenomena. This is shown in a recent study by researchers Julia Valderas, Ruby Davtyan, Christelle Prinz, Emma Sparr, Peter Jönsson, Heiner Linke, and Fredrik Höök. “We des

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/role-nanowires-support-formation-model-lipid-membranes - 2026-01-09

The global scientific community celebrates a major achievement as CERN’s four flagship experiments—ATLAS, CMS, ALICE, and LHCb—receive the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics, one of the most prestigious awards in science. This prize honors discoveries that reshape our understanding of the universe, including how particles gain mass via the Higgs boson, the imbalance between matter and

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/cerns-breakthrough-physics-prize-highlights-lund-universitys-global-impact - 2026-01-09

Nina Reistad, Senior Lecturer in Physics, has been awarded the Educator of the Year award by the W-section of the Student Union of Technology at Lund University. She receives the award for her inspiring and committed way of teaching, where she combines clarity with a genuine interest in student learning. Nina Reistad is responsible for a course in physics and electricity, gases and liquids, which

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/students-finest-award-nina-reistad - 2026-01-09

Superconductors are materials that can conduct electricity without resistance and are used in electromagnets, antennas and power lines. Researchers have now studied a multifaceted superconductor that exhibits a so-called vortex lattice when exposed to a magnetic field. The discovery could revolutionise technological development. Smart superconductors are predicted to fundamentally change our every

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/researchers-have-mapped-superconductor-multiple-personalities - 2026-01-09

Secondary school students from 38 countries will gather in Lund to compete in the International Young Physicists’ Tournament – a competition that trains future scientists in problem-solving, teamwork and communication. From 29 June to 5 July, Lund University will host the International Young Physicists’ Tournament (IYPT), one of the world’s most prestigious physics competitions for secondary schoo

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/lund-university-host-international-physics-tournament-summer - 2026-01-09

Dedicated, pedagogical and popular - that's how two of the Department of Physics' teachers are described by the students themselves. Andreas Ehn and Kristina Eriksson Stenström have both been awarded Teacher of the Year by their respective student sections at the Faculty of Engineering, LTH. Andreas Ehn - Teacher of the Year 2024/2025, I-sectionAndreas Ehn, senior lecturer and researcher at the Di

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/they-are-honoured-their-outstanding-teaching - 2026-01-09

The 10th International Conference on Attosecond Science and Technology (ATTO X) will take place in Lund, Sweden, from July 6–11, 2025. ATTO is the world’s leading conference in the field of attosecond science, gathering researchers from academia, institutes, and industry to share the latest developments in ultrafast science. Held biennially, ATTO showcases state-of-the-art advances in attosecond l

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/lund-host-prestigious-attosecond-science-conference-july-2025 - 2026-01-09

Anne-Lise Viotti and Armin Tavakoli at Lund University have been named Future Research Leaders 2025 by the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research (SSF). The award is based on their pioneering research projects in nonlinear optics and quantum communication – fields with significant future impact on both technology and society. For the ninth time, the Foundation for Strategic Research has appoint

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/two-researchers-department-physics-named-future-research-leaders - 2026-01-09

Lund University is seeking 25 international researchers in its largest-ever global recruitment drive. Among these opportunities, the Department of Physics is offering two positions within the renowned NanoLund research environment as part of this major investment. “In an uncertain world where free research and education are under intense pressure, Lund University is making its largest-ever investm

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/nanolund-and-physics-key-lunds-largest-international-hiring-drive - 2026-01-09

Dive into the exciting world of physics here in Lund – from the tiniest building blocks of matter to the mysteries of the cosmos. Join us for fun experiments and demonstrations, where you can, among other things, try out a scanning electron microscope or slow down time with a high-speed camera. This year’s event also features research presentations (in English or Swedish), the chance to visit Lund

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/quantum-physics-and-double-anniversary-kulturnatten - 2026-01-09