Physics

UChicago scientist awarded Heineman Prize for Astrophysics for ‘pioneering work’ John Carlstrom

UChicago scientist awarded Heineman Prize for Astrophysics for ‘pioneering work’

Prof. John Carlstrom cited for microwave interferometry and observations of cosmic microwave background

Committee lays out research priorities for future of U.S. particle physics Technician in full-body blue suit, gloves, and mask leans in with a tool between two large silver cylinders

Committee lays out research priorities for future of U.S. particle physics

P5 report includes UChicago, Fermilab experiments to study neutrinos, cosmic microwave background

NSF to establish $15.5M Center for Living Systems at the University of Chicago Two professors standing outside on a college campus on a sunny day smiling at camera

NSF to establish $15.5M Center for Living Systems at the University of Chicago

Two University of Chicago scientists win 2023 Energy Department Early Career Research awards Aerial view of the University of Chicago

Two University of Chicago scientists win 2023 Energy Department Early Career Research awards

UChicago scientists observe first evidence of ‘quantum superchemistry’ in the laboratory Zhendong Zhang, left, and Cheng Chin work in Chin’s lab in the basement of the Gordon Center.

UChicago scientists observe first evidence of ‘quantum superchemistry’ in the laboratory

Breakthrough could point way to fundamental insights, new technology

American Physical Society recognizes 'Chicago Pile' at University of Chicago as historic site Sculpture on campus titled “Nuclear Energy”

American Physical Society recognizes 'Chicago Pile' at University of Chicago as historic site

Event at UChicago commemorates site SITES? of first controlled nuclear chain reaction during Manhattan Project

Tempest in a teacup: UChicago physicists make breakthrough in creating turbulence A black background with a purple-orange ball in the center

Tempest in a teacup: UChicago physicists make breakthrough in creating turbulence

Scientists use lasers to recreate 'twisted' superconducting material Drawing of two layers, one above the other, with an egg-carton-like texture

Scientists use lasers to recreate 'twisted' superconducting material

UChicago, Shanxi University physicists create twisted bilayer lattice for cold atoms

Two South Pole Telescope scientists tell what it’s like to work at the bottom of the Earth South Pole Telescope at night

Two South Pole Telescope scientists tell what it’s like to work at the bottom of the Earth

Argonne physicists say cold, dry is perfect for examining the oldest light in the universe

To find energetic particles from space, a new detector will soar over Antarctic ice Rendering of a large craft ringed with white antennas

To find energetic particles from space, a new detector will soar over Antarctic ice

NASA gives go-ahead for $20M multi-institution balloon experiment led by UChicago scientists