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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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Physics PhD candidate Jessica Fry named to Forbes 30 Under 30 for 2026

She is recognized for her work in the search for dark matter.
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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.