Much of the work of high energy physics concentrates on the interplay between theory and experiment. The Argonne Theory Group is active in exploring the particle physics Standard Model and in searching for avenues to go beyond it.
Our research covers wide areas of condensed matter physics and quantum materials, including superconductivity, magnetism, low-dimensional systems, topological matter, nonequilibrium and driven systems, and quantum dynamics.
The program on Superconductivity and Magnetism explores novel fundamental physical phenomena associated with superconductivity, magnetism, and topology and their interactions with designs to realize innovative functionalities.
We use a variety of neutron and x-ray techniques to investigate the structure and dynamics of energy and quantum materials with properties that emerge from the presence of local defects and complex short-range correlations.
Our group explores the behavior of nanoscale magnetic heterostructures in 2D and 3D, novel materials for microelectronics and neuromorphic computing, and energy storage materials.
We use a variety of levels of theory, including electronic structure, molecular dynamics, electrodynamics and quantum dynamics, as well as machine learning and artificial intelligence approaches, to understand and predict nanoscale phenomena.
We use ultra-fast-spectroscopy and advanced microscopy to understand optical energy transduction and quantum sensing, and also create nature-inspired assemblies for energy conversion, transport, and biosensing.
We fabricate, integrate and manipulate nanostructures, including incorporation—under cleanroom conditions—of elements that couple mechanical, optical, and electrical signals to produce working nanofabricated structures.
