New method for analyzing crystal structure
Exotic materials called photonic crystals reveal their internal characteristics with new method.
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Brian Henderson: Experimenting with physics and policy
Nuclear Science and Engineering Stanton Fellow Brian Henderson brings his physics experience to bear on nuclear weapons disarmament policies.
Four MIT faculty elected 2016 AAAS Fellows
Green, Ketterle, Nedivi, and Shrobe are among those recognized for their efforts toward advancing science.
Fusing theory and practice
Grad student Libby Tolman melds the elegance of theoretical physics with practical applications of nuclear science.
Scientists set traps for atoms with single-particle precision
Technique may enable large-scale atom arrays for quantum computing.
MIT-Chile collaboration stresses hands-on projects and teamwork in STEM education
MIT alumni and the MIT-Chile Program are bringing unique learning opportunities to Chilean high school students in a partnership with two major Santiago universities.
Mapping buried magnetism
MIT researchers use an optical technique to probe magnetism at a hidden interface between two exotic thin films.
Ten from the Department of Physics honored by the American Physical Society
Prize winners include faculty, students, and alumni from all divisions.
High-intensity fusion
MIT’s Alcator C-Mod nuclear reactor winds down — and defines its legacy on its final run.
From MIT to the national stage
MassJAS Symposium at MIT selects talented high school students to showcase their science research at the 2017 AAAS annual meeting.
Team simulates a magnetar to seek dark matter particle
Detecting “axion” particles may solve longstanding problem in particle physics.
Professor Emeritus Ali Javan, inventor of the first gas laser, dies at 89
Longtime MIT professor was a trailblazer in the fields of laser technology and quantum electronics.
Calculating the financial risks of renewable energy
Financial-modeling software for sustainable-infrastructure projects could boost investment in sector.
Kerson Huang, professor emeritus of physics, dies at 88
Theoretical physicist was also known for his translations of Chinese texts.