The Science Institute, University of Iceland, invites applications for up to three PhD positions in theoretical high-energy physics. Field of work The successful candidates will join a research group engaged in frontline research at the intersection between quantum field theory and gravitational theory in the Mathematics Division of the Science Institute. The research is funded
Place and time: Friday November 26th at 10:00, VRII-152 Speaker: Cristobal Arratia, NORDITA Title: A story on hydrodynamics, instabilities, and transition to turbulence Abstract: Fluid mechanics is an old subject. It is present in our everyday experience and its governing equations were written nearly two centuries ago, yet we have long struggled to explain very
Place and time: Friday November 5th at 10:00, Oddi 206 Speaker: Habib Rostami Title: Strain physics in 2D materials: pseudo gauge field, piezoelectricity and acoustoelectric Abstract: In the context of applied physics, we are always interested in controlling and modifying the intrinsic electronic properties of electronic systems. For instance, we can use electric and magnetic
The University of Iceland offers New Master Programme in Theoretical physics. The programme is a collaboration between the Department of Physics at the University of Iceland, and the Nordic Institute for Theoretical Physics. The programme is offered in English. The programme aims to provide students with up-to-date knowledge of contemporary physics in the main areas