Physics

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

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

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

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

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

In ‘Creative Machines’ class, students design and make instruments from scratch Hands holding a small machine

In ‘Creative Machines’ class, students design and make instruments from scratch

To understand biology, scientists turn to the quantum world Cell thermometer

To understand biology, scientists turn to the quantum world

Scientists probe the atmosphere of a planet 340 light-years away Artist concept of small planet VERY close to its sun

Scientists probe the atmosphere of a planet 340 light-years away

MicroBooNE’s new findings provide clues on longtime mystery in neutrino physics Worker stands in a huge tunnel as MIcroBooNE equipment is loaded

MicroBooNE’s new findings provide clues on longtime mystery in neutrino physics