DTU Physics

Mark Kamper Svendsen

We carry out research in a broad range of physics areas, especially related to sustainable energy, materials, quantum technology, and biophysics. We combine a fundamental approach with research directed towards challenges in society and in companies.

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03 april 2024

100 kilometres of quantum-encrypted transfer

Researchers at DTU have taken a big step towards securing information against hacking. They have succeeded in using quantum encryption to securely transfer information 100 kilometres via fibre optic cable - roughly equivalent to the distance between Oxford and London.

20 marts 2024

One of the world’s most cited researchers receives the Hans Christian Ørsted Gold Medal

Professor Jens Kehlet Nørskov’s lifelong passion is theoretical catalysis, and he is one of the world’s most cited researchers in this field. He now receives the Hans Christian Ørsted Gold Medal for his research.
Exellence 2024

15 marts 2024

DTU honours world-class research

28 excellent researchers have received a total of DKK 449 million in grants over the past year. Yesterday, they were celebrated in the Glass Hall.

Two men in the control centre of Energinet in Fredericia. Photo: Maria Tuxen Hedegaard

25 februar 2024

Quantum encryption may secure the Danish energy grid

Together with Energinet, researchers from DTU have shown critical parts of the communication behind Denmark’s electricity supply can be secured using quantum encryption.
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Research

Our research takes place in nine different sections focused on sustainable energy, materials, quantum technology and biophysics. In addition, we have a PhD school with approximately 100 students.

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Student Projects

Find the latest projects from DTU Physics for BSc and MSc and see the opportunities for summer courses.

Visit Nanoteket (in Danish)

Nanoteket is a modern teaching laboratory. In Nanoteket both DTU's own students and high school students perform academically relevant experimental exercises.

About DTU Physics

DTU Physics is a modern department with emphasis on strong academic competence. We focus on research, teaching and innovation in areas with basic challenges and potentials for application.

Collaboration

At DTU Physics, it is our aim to perform world-class research and education. Therefore, we intensively collaborate with the best research groups at universities and research institutions not only in Denmark but also worldwide.

Teaching at DTU Physics

Read more about the Physics and the Nanotechnology programme, about Nanoteket-our state-of-the-art teaching laboratory and about the offers we have for high school classes.
Jakob Ejler Sørensen

PhD School

About 100 students form the PhD School at DTU Physics. As a PhD student you work in one of DTU Physics nine research sections.

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