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Discoveries in Physics Research

From quarks to twistronics to dark matter, MIT is on the cutting edge of physics research.
A laser beam hits a surface, causing a glass-like crack with white particles ejected.
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Physicists watch a material’s electrons assemble, and reassemble, into coexisting phases

The study could help scientists understand how superconductivity and other more complex phenomena emerge in quantum materials.
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Our Research Areas

The MIT Department of Physics is recognized as a worldwide leader in physics research.

Our Faculty

We have five faculty who have won the Nobel Prize in Physics. We have also been the source of innovation in physics education with eight Oersted Medal winners.