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The Plasma Science and Engineering Research Group members research the science and applications of the ionised gases that are often called technological plasmas. Such plasmas have applications as diverse as light sources, large display televisions, medical instruments and a variety of material processing systems.From both scientific and technological viewpoints, a key feature of the plasmas that we study are that they are far from thermodynamic equilibrium, which means that the atoms and molecules in the background gas have a much lower temperature than any ions and electrons present in the ionised gas.Our research is concerned with fundamental studies of these plasmas and development of measurement techniques to monitor and control them, including:- Applications of plasma measurements to monitoring and control.- Free plasma boundaries.- Microdischarges and other atmospheric pressure sources.- Plasma ignition/breakdown.- Novel plasma sources for surface treatments - DTI.- Electronegative plasmas.Our research is closely linked to other research in the Department of Physics and Astronomy within the Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics Research Group relating to the study of electron interactions with molecules, including:- Electron induced chemistry.- Damage of DNA by UV light and low energy electrons.- Biomolecular clusters.- Theoretical studies of electron interactions with molecules.

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The goals of the Planetary and Space Sciences Research Institute's postgraduate cosmochemistry programme are to undertake research projects that further our understanding of the origin of the Solar System through laboratory studies of extraterrestrial materials: meteorites, lunar samples, cosmic dust and samples returned by spacecraft. We study the processes by which planets and small bodies evolved to their present state; obtain information about the origin and formation of the Solar System and the time scales involved; and determine the past activity of the Sun.

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The Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics Research Group investigates a wide range of fundamental and applied research including:- The study of physical and chemical processes in the atmosphere including global warming, ozone depletion and aerosol formation.- Many body theory and its applications to condensed matter studies including properties of graphene.- Experimental astrochemistry and astrobiology.- The study of cold atoms and the formation of optical lattices.- Experimental and theoretical study of electron molecule interactions- Irradiation of biomolecules and cellular material.- Biomolecular clusters.The group conducts theoretical and experimental interdisciplinary research with an international focus. Many of our projects are part of larger national and international programmes.

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The Materials Engineering Group has an international reputation for its research activity in the fields of residual stress measurement and analysis, high temperature materials behaviour and materials characterisation. We have an excellent suite of testing facilities on-campus, ranging from X-ray residual stress measurement to state-of-the-art electron microscopy.

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Interdisciplinary, and often cross-department, research that generates policy-relevant understanding of complex waste management and resource use issues is undertaken in this area. Scientific and technological investigation that is relevant to the development of sustainable waste management practices is carried out alongside research on social and policy aspects.

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The OU Materials Engineering Group has state-of-the-art facilities for materials characterization, with a strong focus on mechanical properties, fatigue and fracture, and forensic failure analysis. The group has electron microscopy (FEGSEM, TEM, and access to dual beam FIB/SEM), mechanical testing with capability up to 1200˚C, a large creep facility, nanoindentation, diffusion bonding, as well as optical microscopy and metallography.The group hosts around 16 full-time and 5 part-time research students many of whom have a focus on fabrication techniques for materials and structures.

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The Astronomy Research Group undertakes research in a broad range of topics:- Astrochemistry.- Exoplanets.- Extragalactic astronomy and cosmology.- Extreme environment astrophysics.- Planetary atmospheres.- Star formation.PhD projects involve observing and data analysis, numerical work, and laboratory astrochemistry; students use a wide range of international state-of-the-art facilities combined with our own proprietary facilities. Our recent PhD graduates have successfully launched careers in astrophysics research in the UK and abroad.

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The development of space mission experiments, through concept definition, detailed design, construction, testing and operations, provides the tools for the exploration of the Solar System. Postgraduate student projects are offered at all stages of this development, providing an exciting environment for acquisition of technical and management skills, while retaining an emphasis on the scientific motivation and associated modelling, theory or experiments.

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Space missions provide the detailed observations that are essential to understand the structure and composition of Solar System objects. The Planetary and Space Sciences Research Institute is directly involved in these missions through provision of experiments and expertise, but data acquisition and analysis is just the first stage in this understanding.

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We use a range of cutting edge methods from molecular biology to orbital flight experiments to understand the way in which microorganisms persist in extreme environments, including investigations on how microorganisms interact with the lithosphere to gain energy and nutrients. We investigate the biosignatures that life can leave in extreme environments that could be used in life detection.

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