Research

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.

Student Opportunities

• Research Opportunities for Graduate Students
• Research Opportunities for Undergraduate Students

Research Areas

• Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics
• Chemical Physics
• Condensed Matter Physics
• High Energy (Elementary Particle) Physics
• Nuclear Physics and Astrophysics
• Soft Matter Physics and Biophysics

Research Facilities and Collaborations

• Science Alliance (A University-ORNL Center of Excellence)
• Oak Ridge National Laboratory
• Joint Institute for Heavy Ion Research
• Spallation Neutron Source
• Joint Institute for Advanced Materials
• UT Space Institute at Tullahoma: Physics Program
• Center for Laser Applications at the UT Space Institute