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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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Podcast: Curiosity Unbounded, Episode 19 — Quantum Computing: Promise, Hype and Reality

MIT President Sally Kornbluth and Prof. William D. Oliver explore quantum computing's real-world potential and scaling challenges.
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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.