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The study of extrasolar planets is a rapidly moving field at the forefront of astrophysics. The Astronomy Discipline is involved in the search for new exoplanets, in multiwavelength follow-up studies of established planets, consideration of habitability in novel contexts, and in the modelling of exoplanetary atmospheres and interiors.

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Cosmology and extragalactic astronomy at the OU focuses on the star-forming galaxies, active galaxies and strong gravitational lensing, addressing fundamental questions about the evolution of galaxies and their dark matter haloes. We have a strong record of promoting the visibility of graduate students in major international consortia.

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Astrochemistry is the study of molecules in space, how they form, where they form, and what role they play in shaping the formation and evolution of astrophysical systems, particularly in star and planet formation. The chemical interactions between atoms, ions, and molecules in both the gas and solid phase span from the coldest, darkest regions of space, known as the interstellar medium, right to the surface of planets, where such processes may be key in astrobiology ?

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We have a wide range of research in theoretical and computational physics, including condensed matter theory, modelling of electron scattering from molecules and molecular clusters, theory of cold atom quantum simulators and finally biophysics. Our team of PhD students is carrying out research at the forefront of these fields.

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This observationally-focussed topic examines the formation of massive stars in our galaxy. The formation of massive young stars is often triggered by ionised gas regions that expand into their surrounding gas and molecular clouds, ?triggering?

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The majority of stars reside in binaries or higher multiples, and the most exotic and the most energetic phenomena in the Universe often have a binary origin. Binary stars are the keystones of stellar astrophysics, offering the chance to directly measure physical parameters of stars and so understand the evolution of the contents of the Universe.

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The Physics Education Research Group brings together physicists with an interest in how students learn and a passion for improving their teaching. At the OU this research theme is inevitably concerned with the full range of educational technologies, pedagogical methodologies and evaluative techniques that are required to support, sustain and improve the evidence-based teaching of physics in a large and diverse organisation.

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The Planetary and Space Sciences Research Institute (PSSRI) is one of the UK's leading centres of excellence for planetary and space science research, with a multidisciplinary approach to a broad range of activities with the unifying themes of the formation and evolution of the solar system, planetary exploration and the study of life in extreme environments. Geologists, astronomers, chemists, physicists and microbiologists work together on space flight instrumentation, extra-terrestrial sample analysis, ground and space-based observations, theoretical modelling and experimental simulations of extraterrestrial processes.

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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.

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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.

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