Research in the Department

Rutgers physics and astronomy faculty members are scientists who are at the forefront of their fields. They pursue experimental and theoretical investigations in most of the areas of current interest in physics. Much of the research is conducted on a collaborative basis with scientists at laboratories and universities throughout the world. The principal research groups in the department have provided brief summaries of their activities. For research areas of individuals, see the departmental directory.

Fields of Research

• Astronomy
• Theoretical condensed matter physics
• Experimental condensed matter physics
• Theoretical high energy physics
• Experimental high energy physics
• Theoretical nuclear physics
• Experimental nuclear physics
• Biological physics
• Physics education research

 

Centers, Laboratories, and Interdisciplinary Programs

• BioMaPS Institute for Quantitative Biology
• Center for Emergent Materials
• Quantum Computing Group
• Laboratory for Surface Modification
• Graduate Fellowship Program on Integratively Engineered Biointerfaces at Rutgers (IGERT)

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