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Discoveries in Physics Research

From quarks to twistronics to dark matter, MIT is on the cutting edge of physics research.
Senior Research Scientist Jagadeesh Moodera poses in front of a molecular beam epitaxy system
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Jagadeesh Moodera and three alumni named 2024 AAAS Fellows

AAAS recognized Moodera for his leadership in spintronics, the discovery of TMR, the development of MRAM, and for mentoring the next generation of scientists.
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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.