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
Prof. Jian Selby
Quantum field theory, the Standard Model, and beyond-Standard-Model theory.
Professor · Quantum Mechanics & Information
Prof. Marco Ulric
Quantum theory, quantum computing, and entanglement & foundations.
Professor · Condensed Matter Physics
Prof. Sana Ashen
Solid-state theory, superconductivity, and topological phases.
Professor · Astrophysics & Cosmology
Prof. Ravi Wilder
Gravitation & general relativity, cosmological models, and high-energy astrophysics.
Professor · Atomic, Molecular & Optical Physics
Prof. Tariq Nesse
Laser physics, cold atoms, and quantum optics.
Professor · Statistical & Computational Physics
Prof. Idris Ellery
Statistical mechanics, Monte Carlo & molecular dynamics, and complex & nonlinear systems.
