Subfield · Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics · United Kingdom
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics research in United Kingdom
University of Oxford ranks first in United Kingdom for Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics research in 2022–2025 (#18 worldwide), followed by University of Cambridge and Imperial College London.
- United Kingdom's world rank
- #5 of 59 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 4.6k
- Top-10% rate
- 18.5%
- Ranked institutions
- 22
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics in United Kingdom?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of OxfordOxford | #18 | 54.4 | 25.2% | 298 |
| 2 | University of CambridgeCambridge | #29 | 46.9 | 24.0% | 296 |
| 3 | Imperial College LondonLondon | #67 | 33.7 | 19.1% | 242 |
| 4 | University College LondonLondon | #80 | 30.9 | 19.7% | 234 |
| 5 | University of SouthamptonSouthampton | #115 | 25.1 | 14.3% | 185 |
| 6 | University of NottinghamNottingham | #124 | 23.9 | 24.3% | 126 |
| 7 | Durham UniversityDurham | #140 | 22.0 | 25.5% | 126 |
| 8 | King's College LondonLondon | #145 | 21.5 | 29.2% | 97 |
| 9 | University of ManchesterManchester | #169 | 19.0 | 19.1% | 134 |
| 10 | University of GlasgowGlasgow | #233 | 14.0 | 17.4% | 135 |
| 11 | University of BirminghamBirmingham | #265 | 11.9 | 22.8% | 80 |
| 12 | University of EdinburghEdinburgh | #288 | 10.6 | 21.4% | 76 |
| 13 | University of LeedsLeeds | #293 | 10.4 | 18.3% | 90 |
| 14 | University of BristolBristol | #301 | 9.9 | 15.6% | 119 |
| 15 | University of StrathclydeGlasgow | #302 | 9.9 | 18.2% | 125 |
| 16 | University of YorkYork | #305 | 9.7 | 19.6% | 83 |
| 17 | University of ExeterExeter | #332 | 8.4 | 22.2% | 75 |
| 18 | University of SheffieldSheffield | #337 | 8.1 | 17.5% | 96 |
| 19 | Heriot-Watt UniversityEdinburgh | #356 | 7.3 | 14.1% | 88 |
| 20 | University of WarwickCoventry | #415 | 4.9 | 15.9% | 86 |
| 21 | Lancaster UniversityLancaster | #422 | 4.6 | 18.5% | 63 |
| 22 | Aston UniversityBirmingham | #495 | 2.1 | 11.4% | 62 |
Institutions in United Kingdom above the floor of 40 fractional works in Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics researchers in United Kingdom?
J. B. Pendry, N. F. Mott and Nicholas C. Handy rank highest among researchers based in United Kingdom.
- 1J. B. Pendry#926 worldwide overall3.5k citations · 56 works
- 2N. F. Mott#1,498 worldwide overall3.4k citations · 29 works
- 3Nicholas C. Handy#1,548 worldwide overall3.3k citations · 58 works
- 4A. K. Geǐm#1,718 worldwide overall3.4k citations · 29 works
- 5Andrea C. Ferrari#1,795 worldwide overall3.2k citations · 40 works
- 6J. C. Knight#2,273 worldwide overall1.9k citations · 55 works
- 7Michael Berry#2,317 worldwide overall2.1k citations · 46 works
- 8T. A. Birks#3,269 worldwide overall1.5k citations · 32 works
- 9P. L. Knight#3,767 worldwide overall2k citations · 63 works
- 10Samuel L. Braunstein#3,911 worldwide overall2.3k citations · 41 works
- 11Misha Ivanov#4,079 worldwide overall1.6k citations · 73 works
- 12Stefan A. Maier#8,768 worldwide overall2.5k citations · 42 works
- 13R. Loudon#9,048 worldwide overall1.3k citations · 61 works
- 14M. C. Payne#10,360 worldwide overall1.3k citations · 35 works
- 15M. J. Seaton#10,779 worldwide overall1k citations · 32 works
How United Kingdom compares with other countries in Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics