WELCOME TO AMPL

The Atomic and Molecular Physics Laboratories is one of nine departments which form the School of Physical Sciences and Engineering. The School is part of the College of Physical Sciences at the Australian National University.

The work in the laboratories is focussed on the study of fundamental atomic and molecular processes, the electronic structure of matter and their application to technological devices, and the understanding of atmospheric and astrophysical processes.

They are eleven research activities within the department.

AMPL also host two Australian Research Council centres:

• the Centre of Excellence for Quantum-Atom Optics (ACQAO), which plays a leading role in the study of the quantum properties of Bose-Einstein condensates and atom lasers via insights gained from quantum optics; and

• the Centre of Excellence for Antimatter-Matter Studies (CAMS) whose experimental and theoretical program is based around the study of the interaction of positrons with matter.

If you would like any further information regarding our research activities or student opportunities please contact us.