Major Areas Of Research
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Astrophysics Explore Astrophysics
The Astrophysics Group at McMaster provides a wide range of expertise and a vital research environment…
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Elementary Particle Physics Explore Elementary Particle Physics
Subatomic physics represents the cutting edge of our knowledge of physics on the smallest scales…
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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…
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Quantum Condensed Matter Physics Explore Quantum Condensed Matter Physics
McMaster provides outstanding opportunities for studies in experimental condensed matter physics…
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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…
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Medical Physics Explore Medical Physics
Medical Physicists are responsible for radiation therapy treatment planning and the oversight of medical imaging…
Nobel Laureate
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Bertram Brockhouse, Nobel Laureate View Biography
Biography prepared by John R.D. Copley at the time of Dr. Brockhouse’s retirement in 1984….