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Astrophysics Group

The Astrophysics Group in the Department of Physics at Bristol is highly research-active. It specializes in cosmology, the formation of clusters and galaxies, active galaxies, and high-energy astrophysical processes. Observational work in the Group uses large ground-based and satellite telescopes from the radio to the X-ray bands. Theoretical work is tied closely to the interpretation of these data.

The Group is also heavily involved in the graduate and undergraduate teaching of the Department of Physics. The Group runs a number of undergraduate courses associated with degree programmes in Physics with Astrophysics, and holds a continuing series of research seminars for graduate students and staff. Shared research seminars with other universities are held using the Access Grid Node located within the Department of Physics.

Teaching and Learning

Research

Alex Wilson with mini dish
3C449 in radio and X-ray
IC4628 in H-alpha