Condensed Matter Physics

What is Condensed Matter Physics?

Condensed matter physics attempts to understand and manipulate the properties of matter in its solid and liquid forms from fundamental physical principles of quantum and statistical mechanics.

What are we doing in Condensed Matter Physics at Illinois?

The University of Illinois maintains a distinguished tradition of focusing on the collective properties of matter and the emergence of novel and unusual states of matter, such as superconductivity and superfluidity.

Research in these areas has been recognized by numerous major awards, including Nobel Prizes to John Bardeen and Anthony Leggett. However, the university is also distinguished by its strong contributions to the development of technology emanating from condensed matter physics, especially in the area of semiconductor physics.

Today, the condensed matter group is the largest focus area in the department, with vibrant programs in both theory and experimental work. Every area of modern-day condensed matter physics is represented at Illinois, together with numerous cross-disciplinary programs in atomic, molecular and optical physics, materials science, and even biology. 

A research group, the Institute for Condensed Matter Theory (ICMT), was to establish a highly interactive research environment that encourages members to take on the most challenging, long-term research issues.

Faculty

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            Donald Biggar Willett Professor in Engineering and Director of ICMT
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                                  Edward William and Jane Marr Gutgsell Professor in Chemistry
                                    Rosalyn Sussman Yalow Professor in Physics and Director of Beckman
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