Information about research centers and labs: Discipline of Physics

Research in Physics begins when you enroll into a programme either as an Undergraduate or Postgraduate studies. Doing research enables you dive into deep knowledge of your intended interest and theme. In undergraduate study, students are required to do a core course SC356 as part of their Bachelor of Science program. This course builds your foundation on the methodology of conducting research, doing literature review and generally allowing self – directed learning while searching for new knowledge.

Higher Degree Research in Physics is very much supported by our qualified Lecturers and Supervisors. Physics at Post graduate level is currently streamlined to 2 active groups.

• Communications, Space Physics and Natural Hazards Group
• Renewable Energy Technologies and Sustainability

Equipment Available for Research:

• ELF-VLF lightning impulse recording system in collaboration with the World Wide Lightning Location (WWLL) Network, University.
• Software-based VLF Phase and Amplitude Logger (SoftPAL) capable of recording the amplitude and phase six MSK (Minimum Shift Key) modulated VLF transmitter signals.
• Atmospheric Weather Electromagnetic System for Observation Modeling and Education (AWESOME) system.
• EFM-100C RS485 Electric Field Mill Kit for high-accuracy lightning detection (0 to 24 miles / 0 to 38km).
• Total Electron Content and scintillation monitoring GPS (GSV4004B) and
• Septentrio PolaRx5S receiver- is a multi-frequency and multi-constellation receiver designed for space weather monitoring and applications.
• Very High-Speed Lightning sferics recording system
• Ku-band (1.2 m offset dish) earth-satellite receiver system
• ICOM, Model IC-R7100 Wideband Receiver
• ICOM, Model IC-R8500 Wideband Receiver
• Advantest R3131A Spectrum Analyzer 9 kHz – 3 GHz.
• DSS 6521 Digital Storage Oscilloscope
• EFM-100 Electric Field Mill: Short range lightnings and Earth’s electric field measurements.