Physics Research Areas
Explore what physicists are working on right now. From quantum computers to gravitational waves — physics is everywhere.
Atomic, Molecular & Optical Physics
AMO physics probes the quantum nature of matter and light at the atomic scale. Key frontiers include ultracold atomic gases, precision measurement, quantum simulation, and the interaction of laser fields with matter.
Particle Physics & High Energy
High-energy physics investigates the fundamental constituents of matter and the forces between them. Experiments at the LHC and beyond probe the Standard Model, search for dark matter, and hunt for new physics.
Condensed Matter Physics
Condensed matter studies the properties of matter in its condensed phases. It is the largest subfield of physics and drives most technological innovation, from semiconductors to superconductors to topological materials.
Astrophysics & Cosmology
Astrophysics and cosmology span the largest scales in nature. Researchers study the formation of galaxies, the lifecycle of stars, the nature of dark energy, gravitational waves, and the origin of the universe.
Quantum Information & Computing
Quantum information science harnesses quantum mechanics to process information in fundamentally new ways. Research covers quantum computing, quantum cryptography, error correction, and quantum communication.
Antimatter Physics
Antimatter physics probes the deepest symmetries of nature. From the prediction of the positron to the 2023 ALPHA-g gravity result, antimatter experiments test CPT invariance, search for new CP violation, and aim for the most energy-dense reactions in physics.
Nuclear Physics
Nuclear physics studies the structure and behavior of atomic nuclei, from stable isotopes to exotic nuclear matter. Applications range from medical imaging to nuclear energy and national security.
Plasma Physics
Plasma physics studies the fourth state of matter — ionized gas — which makes up 99% of the visible universe. Major goals include achieving controlled nuclear fusion as a clean energy source.
Biophysics
Biophysics applies physics principles and methods to biological systems, from single molecules to entire organisms. It bridges physics and biology to understand life at a fundamental level.
Physics Research Software
The computational tools and frameworks physicists use every day — from quantum simulation and particle detector modeling to astronomical data analysis and ab initio electronic structure.
Python Notebooks
Run Python right in your browser — no install, no account. NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib, AstroPy, and more, powered by WebAssembly. Write code, plot physics, explore data.
National Laboratories
The great physics laboratories of the world — from Fermilab and SLAC to CERN, DESY, RIKEN, and beyond. Explore what each lab studies, what it has discovered, and what experiments are running right now.
Private Labs
The great industrial physics laboratories — where fundamental discoveries meet commercial applications. Bell Labs invented the transistor and information theory; IBM Research leads superconducting quantum computing.