Physics

Welcome to the Physics Department

Physics is so much. Physics is the search for the fundamental laws of the universe, a hunt for the building blocks of nature and a "theory of everything". Physics is behind the technology that put man on the moon, made the internet possible and revolutionised surgery, and also the technology that will shape tomorrow's world; quantum computers, nuclear fusion or perhaps the means to colonise the solar system.

Physics is both the everyday and extraordinary; from understanding why the sky is blue and what causes a warm summer breeze, to quantum entanglement and black holes.

Physics is the non-superficial. Ideas are expressed in the unequivocal terms of mathematics, and are tested by observation and experiment. Physics is a human endeavour. It is the search for answers and a better understanding of our place in the universe. It is a journey of discovery in which progress is made through teamwork, discussion, debate and collaboration across the globe.

Physics is hugely influential. Discoveries have an impact, not just in closely related fields such as engineering and telecommunications but also in chemistry, medicine and even philosophy.

Physics covers it all, from the innermost workings of the atom to the edge of the visible universe.

Teaching Areas

• The Elementary Lab is for the larger sets of Lower school pupils (max 24)
• The Advanced Lab is mainly used for 6th form work, but also for small lower school sets.
• The Lecture Room is for general use
• All main rooms have interactive white boards
• L01 and L02 in the Lester Building are for all sets.