Department of Physics and Mathematics - News

Arecent study demonstrates that random light acquires an additional phase factor, known as the geometric phase, when its oscillation direction (i.e., polarisation) is altered in a deterministic manner.

A new study from the University of Eastern Finland (UEF) explores the behavior of photons, the elementary particles of light, as they encounter boundaries where material properties change rapidly over time.

MSc Lewis Asilevi's doctoral research focuses on Bloch surface waves (BSWs).

The strategic partnership agreement is aimed at promoting internationalisation and university-business collaboration, as well as developing joint advocacy and increasing regional appeal.

The results of MSc Isaac Doughan's research can be utilized in practice by advancing the development of high-performance photonic sensors.

Awards were presented to the MoLeWe Research Collective, to Professor Markku Hauta-Kasari, Senior University Lecturer Lasse Heikkinen and University Lecturer Ville Nivalainen in recognition of their communication related to the university’s education in technology, to Professor Tomi Voutilainen, and to the Multidisciplinary Cancer Research Community, CANCER RC.

In next year, the University of Eastern Finland will participate in five projects in the internationally renowned Erasmus Mundus Master's programmes.

By turning quantum science into practical applications, EXTRASENS aims to revolutionize disease diagnosis, prevention, and treatment.

MSc Duc Le's doctoral research focuses on controlling the plasmonic field distribution in optical biosensors to overcome the limitations of current optical biosensors in terms of novelty, miniaturization, and sensitivity.

MSc Timofei Eremin's doctoral research focuses on enhancing the photoluminescence efficiency of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) through the incorporation of artificial traps