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The Atomic and Molecular Physics Laboratories (AMPL) is one of nine departments which form the School of Physics and Engineering at the College of Physical Sciences at the Australian National University.
The Atomic and Molecular Physics Laboratories are engaged in a broad range of experimental,
theoretical and computational studies of the interaction of electrons, positrons, and photons
with atoms, molecules and solids, in order both to further our knowledge of fundamental
physical and chemical processes, and to provide essential information that is critical to applications
in other scientific disciplines, technology, and the environment.
The laboratories research activities include:
Photons - VUV/XUV laser spectroscopy, laser photodetachment and photofragment spectroscopy,
computational molecular physics, computational planetary atmospheres, computational
multiple photo ionization;
Electrons/Positrons - low-energy electron and positron physics (experimental and theoretical),
materials studies with positrons, e-2e studies of gases, EMS studies of gases and
solids; and
Quantum-Atom Optics - He BEC studies, atom manipulation, experimental tests of led
theory.
The Laboratories also host two Australian Research Council Centres of Excellence: the Australian
Research Council 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 Australian Research Council Centre of
Excellence for Antimatter-Matter Studies (CAMS), whose experimental and theoretical program
is based around the study of the interaction of electrons and positrons with matter.
If you would like any further information regarding our research activities or student opportunities please contact us.
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