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Discoveries in Physics Research

From quarks to twistronics to dark matter, MIT is on the cutting edge of physics research.
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MIT projects selected for funding under US Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission

Initial research projects advance national priorities across natural resources, manufacturing, nuclear physics, and more.
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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.