Physics Research at Tennessee

Our department has a long tradition of pursuing research in several facets of physics. Drawing on the strength of collaborations with nearby Oak Ridge National Laboratory as well as other institutions the world over, Tennessee physics faculty continue to contribute to outstanding research programs.

Research Highlights

Current Research Opportunities for Graduate Students

Research Areas

• Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics
• Chemical Physics
• Condensed Matter Physics
• Correlated Electrons Theory Group
• Correlated Electron Materials
• Experimental Nuclear Structure
• High Energy (Elementary Particle) Physics
• Nuclear Physics
• Relativistic Heavy Ion Physics
• Surface Physics
• Other Research Initiatives

Research Support, Facilities and Collaborative Projects

• Physics Department Electronic and Computer Support
• Science Alliance (A University-ORNL Center of Excellence)
• Oak Ridge National Laboratory
• Holifield Radioactive Ion Beam Facility
• Joint Institute for Heavy Ion Research
• Spallation Neutron Source
• Tennessee Advanced Materials Laboratory
• Complex Systems Laboratory
• UT Space Institute at Tullahoma: Physics Program