Research Topics in Physics, Math & Engineering

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Current research topics in physics, applied mathematics, and engineering are diverse and heavily focused on the intersection of mathematics and new technologies. Key areas of interest include quantum computing and information, which encompasses algorithm development, error correction, and material science applications. Observational astronomy and astrophysics are also prominent, with studies on quasars, gravitational waves, and dark matter. Experimental and theoretical particle physics remain critical, exploring phenomena such as supersymmetry, Higgs bosons, and quantum gravity. Additionally, condensed matter physics is investigating superconductivity and Bose-Einstein condensates, while advancements in quantum and classical optics are enhancing laser interferometry and X-ray crystallography. The discussion highlights the vast array of unanswered questions and ongoing investigations in these fields, indicating a rich landscape for future research.
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Hey,

I just wanted to know what people think are currently interesting research topics being investigated in the fields of physics, applied math , or engineering which involves math (obviously), new technology, and is very much applied in nature?

Thanks.
 
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there are just so many questions in physics remained unanswered! interesting ones? that's depends on your perspective and taste. Some examples (choose you own favorites):

quantum computing/information (theory, algothrim development, fault tolerant, error-correction, encryption, measurement, entanglement...)
quantum computing/information (material science: silicon, diamond for solid state QC, spin-readouts, single-electron transistors, quantum optical system...)
observational astronomy/astrophysics/cosmology (quasars evolutions, pulsars EM fields, pulsars Gravitational waves, LIGO, reionisation epoch, drawf galaxies, gravitational lensing, gamma ray burst, dark matter halo...)
Experimental particle physics (LHC, ATLAS, Belle labs: search for supersymmetric particles, Higgs bosons, extra-dimensions, 5D black holes, neutrino mixing angles, CKM matrix parameters, dark matter candidates, collider technologies, sychrotron technologies, grid computing, B physics, CP violation)
Theoretical particle physics (strings theory, branesworlds, grand unified theories, flavor symmetries, supersymmetry, supergravity, quantum loop gravity, lattice gauge theory, QCD, unparticle physics/scale invariant models, , B physics, CP violation, dark matter annihilation, mini-black holes, topological defects, early universe: Baryo/leptogenesis, inflation, quantum gravity, dark energy...)
condensed matter (superconductivity, phase imaging/inverse scattering problem, nonlocality in scattering, microanalysis, Bose-Einstein condensates, breakdown of the integer quantum Hall effect, many body problem, electron microscopy, disordered systems, statistical mechanics, ...)
quantum/classical optics (phase microscopy, X-ray optics, atom optics, ultracold plasma, laser interferometry, instrumentation and technology, optical fibres, precision test of QED, synchrotron beamline developments, X-ray crystallography, ...)
also nuclear physics, other material physics, mathematical physics, plasma physics, nuclear fusion... this's just a small sample (biased by what I and what ppl around me here do)... the list is endless ... :eek:
 
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