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From quarks to twistronics to dark matter, MIT is on the cutting edge of physics research.
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How can electrons can split into fractions of themselves?

Physicists surprised to discover electrons in pentalayer graphene can exhibit fractional charge. New study suggests how this could work.
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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.