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Department of Physics Research

The Department of Physics conducts formative research in cutting-edge areas such as quantum systems, nanophotonics, and optics.

Our faculty, along with both undergraduate and graduate students investigate together to significantly impact society by improving communications, computers, and the environment.

The Department of Physics conducts groundbreaking research in quantum science and engineering.

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Research Areas

Atmospheric Physics

The following faculty perform research in atmospheric physics:

Experimental AMO Physics

The following faculty perform research in experimental AMO physics:

Theoretical Quantum Physics

The following faculty perform research in theoretical quantum physics:

Quantum Optics and Information

The following faculty perform research in quantum optics and information:

Gravitational Quantum Physics

The following faculty perform research in gravitational quantum physics:

Photonics and Quantum Materials

The following faculty perform research in photonics and quantum materials:

Research at the Leading Edge

The Department of Physics is home to the Center for Quantum Science and Engineering, where innovative quantum research, development, and education bring quantum solutions to all corners of society.

quantum network

Quantum Engineering

The Center for Quantum Science and Engineering (CQSE) at Stevens Institute of Technology pursues innovative quantum engineering research, development and education including bringing photonic technologies into reality, networking, remote sensing, machine learning, big data processing and quantum computing.

The Center for Quantum Science and Engineering

CQSE

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quantum network

Quantum Engineering

The Center for Quantum Science and Engineering (CQSE) at Stevens Institute of Technology pursues innovative quantum engineering research, development and education including bringing photonic technologies into reality, networking, remote sensing, machine learning, big data processing and quantum computing.

The Center for Quantum Science and Engineering

CQSE

Visit the Center for Quantum Science and Engineering

quantum network

Quantum Engineering

The Center for Quantum Science and Engineering (CQSE) at Stevens Institute of Technology pursues innovative quantum engineering research, development and education including bringing photonic technologies into reality, networking, remote sensing, machine learning, big data processing and quantum computing.

The Center for Quantum Science and Engineering

CQSE

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Research Video Library

Learn more about research in the Department of Physics. Visit our YouTube channel playlist.

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