The Future of Fundamental Science

Sep 14, 2022
A newly constructed University of Michigan facility that will be home to the most powerful laser in the United States is hosting its first experiment this week as the nation seeks to become competitive again in the realm of high-power laser facilities.
Sep 14, 2022
The grant will help Sallum and her team build a next-generation instrument for one of Hawaii’s Keck Telescopes.
Sep 7, 2022
Researchers will explore new technologies for energy conversion, carbon capture and nuclear power.
Sep 2, 2022
The grant will help the UCI-lead team study the properties of materials in next-gen reactors.
Aug 25, 2022
The program introduced undergrads to STEM fields, including quantum science.
Jun 8, 2022
Research will benefit design of future electronic and thermoelectric technologies
May 17, 2021
From desert to gold mine — Frederick Reines was a larger-than-life physicist who did larger-than-life experiments.
Dec 7, 2020
UCI physicists have designed and built a new particle detector called FASER that could lift the veil on one of the universe’s most enduring mysteries.
Nov 20, 2020
UCI astrophysicist faces the universe’s darkness with help from those around her and from the stars above her.
Aug 10, 2020
From measuring atmospheric circulation, to using living cells to create artificial materials, our new faculty cover a broad spectrum.