Unlocking the secrets of matter
The Particle Physics Department (PPD) at STFC advances our understanding of the Universe by studying the fundamental constituents of matter and their interactions.
We design, build, and operate world-leading experiments, develop cutting-edge detectors and accelerators, and provide expertise and facilities for the UK particle physics community. Through collaboration, innovation, and access to national and international laboratories, PPD turns ambitious scientific questions into discoveries that expand knowledge and benefit society.
Our experiments
Neutrino experiments
Probing the ghostly particles that rarely interact with matter, neutrino experiments reveal the fundamental properties of the Universe.
Dark matter experiments
Searching for the invisible particles that makes up 85% of the matter in the universe, dark matter experiments push the limits of detection technology.
CERN experiments
UK researchers contribute to world-leading experiments at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), studying the fundamental constituents of matter.
Explore particle physics
Discover the building blocks of the Universe through workshops, seminars, and educational resources for all ages.
Our impact
Collaborating for world-class discovery
PPD works with leading facilities and institutes to drive groundbreaking research. From underground experiments at Boulby, to high-energy collisions at CERN, and cutting-edge infrastructure at RAL, our partnerships enable UK scientists to design, build, and operate experiments at the forefront of particle physics, turning ambitious ideas into global discoveries.
Contact PPD
Get in touch to push the boundaries of particle physics with world-leading expertise and facilities.
