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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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3 Questions: On the future of AI and the mathematical and physical sciences

Professor Jesse Thaler describes vision for two-way bridge between AI and the mathematical and physical sciences — one that promises to advance both.
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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.