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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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With a new molecule-based method, physicists peer inside an atom’s nucleus

An alternative to massive particle colliders, the approach could reveal insights into the universe’s starting ingredients.
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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.