Major Areas Of Research

Astrophysics Explore Astrophysics
The Astrophysics Group at McMaster provides a wide range of expertise and a vital research environment…

Elementary Particle Physics Explore Elementary Particle Physics
Subatomic physics represents the cutting edge of our knowledge of physics on the smallest scales…

Laser Physics, Quantum Optics & Ultracold Atoms Explore Laser Physics, Quantum Optics & Ultracold Atoms
An interdisciplinary realm of optics, atomic and molecular physics, quantum mechanics, and materials science…

Quantum Condensed Matter Physics Explore Quantum Condensed Matter Physics
McMaster provides outstanding opportunities for studies in experimental condensed matter physics…

Soft Condensed Matter & Biophysics Explore Soft Condensed Matter & Biophysics
In our department, five active research groups are working in the area of Soft Matter and Biophysics…

Medical Physics Explore Medical Physics
Medical Physicists are responsible for radiation therapy treatment planning and the oversight of medical imaging…
Nobel Laureate

Bertram Brockhouse, Nobel Laureate View Biography
Biography prepared by John R.D. Copley at the time of Dr. Brockhouse’s retirement in 1984….