Physics at ISTA comprises theoretical and experimental approaches as well as astrophysics/astronomy.

Physics

On the theory side, research areas include atomic, molecular, and optical physics (Lemeshko), theoretical condensed matter physics and quantum dynamics (Serbyn), mathematical physics (Erdös, Seiringer), biophysics (Tkacik), physical principles in biological systems (Hannezo, Saric), and soft matter theory and materials design (Goodrich).

Experimental research is carried out in the areas of fluid dynamics/turbulence (Hof), geophysical fluid dynamics (Muller), soft and complex materials (Waitukaitis, Palacci), quantum thermodynamics (Modic), nanoelectronics (Katsaros), quantum integrated devices (Fink), quantum sensing with atoms and light (Hosten), condensed matter and ultrafast optics (Alpichshev, Baykusheva, Sunko), electronic phenomena in 2D materials (Polshyn). The groups working in experimental biophysics are working on nanoscale photonics for biology (Danzl), protein design (Praetorius) , and physio-chemical aspects of protein dynamics using NMR spectroscopy (Schanda).

Experimental research in the realm of physical chemistry encompasses functional nanomaterials (Ibáñez), and materials electrochemistry (Freunberger). The Venkataraman group is collaborating with theoretical solid state physicists and synthetic chemists to understand matter at the nanoscale.

Astronomy

The Astronomy groups aim at understanding the evolution of stars and to understand astrophysical processes by using various modelling techniques (Bugnet, Caiazzo, Götberg, Haiman, Matthee).

Earth Science/ Geophysics

Topics of the Earth Science groups are geophysical fluid dynamics (Muller) and mountain hydrology and mass movements (Pellicciotti).

You can also find more information on upcoming Talks, Events and Courses on the dedicated Physics, Chemistry and Maths site Physics & Beyond page.

COMPLETE physics RESEARCH GROUP DETAILS ON ISTA’S MAIN SITE:

Here is a video presenting the Physics study track.

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You can also find more information on upcoming Talks, Events and Courses on the dedicated Physics, Chemistry and Maths site physicsandbeyond.

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