Oxford has a long history of research in the modern theory of quantum information and computation.  A large part of the work founding the modern theory was initiated right here in Clarendon Laboratory.  This endeavour has subsequently grown into the large field we know today.  Research work in the physics of information and computation now takes place across several departments at the University, covering everything from the philosophical and conceptual foundations to device physics.

The Physics of Information group at Clarendon studies a wide range of different quantum information science topics. This includes systems from the perspective of their information processing capabilities. We do both theory and experiments within the atom-optics and the solid state domains. There are several current and ongoing projects in the Clarendon Laboratory. For current faculty interests please consult their homepages.

The Computer Science Research Group in the ComLab at Oxford explores the structural connections and possible cross-breedings between physics and computer science.

QIP research in the Oxford Materials department is focused on developing new technologies operating in the quantum regime - which often means, at the very small scale (QuNat). Our work brings together research in physics, chemistry, materials science and electronics engineering, and many of the ongoing projects involve very active collaboration with Clarendon Laboratory.  The reserach topics cover a wide range of theory and experiment, including reserach work in photonic nanomaterials (PNG) and quantum spin dynamics (QSD).

We study a specfic range of topics in Quantum Information, particularly Quantum Computation and Quantum Cryptography. We have particularly strong ties to the Centre for Quantum Technologies at the National University of Singapore, and Vlatko Vedral's group in the physics department here in Oxford.

Active research interests of members of the philosophy of physics group at Oxford include the foundations of quantum mechanics, especially the Everett interpretation, quantum field theory, especially the interpretation and formal reprensentations of symmetries, quantum information theory, statistical mechanics, and space-time theory, especially Newtonian gravity, Machian gravity, and general relativity. They also include general theories of symmetries, structuralism, the history of classical space-time theory and of modern physics, and topics in the foundations of probability.  Research areas of members of the group outside of philosophy of physics include the history of early-modern philosophy, philosophy of science, time, and rational choice theory