Department · vaiu-sci-phys-*
The fundamental laws of nature from subatomic particles to condensed matter and the universe — classical and quantum theory, and their computational treatment.
Research areas
Faculty directory
Department chair
Theoretical Particle Physics
Quantum field theory, the Standard Model, and beyond-Standard-Model theory.
Professor
Quantum Mechanics & Information
Quantum theory, quantum computing, and entanglement & foundations.
Professor
Condensed Matter Physics
Solid-state theory, superconductivity, and topological phases.
Professor
Astrophysics & Cosmology
Gravitation & general relativity, cosmological models, and high-energy astrophysics.
Professor
Atomic, Molecular & Optical Physics
Laser physics, cold atoms, and quantum optics.
Professor
Statistical & Computational Physics
Statistical mechanics, Monte Carlo & molecular dynamics, and complex & nonlinear systems.
