Of
all the Physics sub-fields, condensed matter has probably had the
greatest impact on our daily lives. It has spawned high technology
developments from semiconductor electronics (used in modern computers,
phones and other electronic products) to modern plastic and other
exotic composite materials. Condensed matter is the area of physics
most closely related to high technology and industrial applications.
It's breadth and utility encourages interdisciplinary interactions
with many other groups on and off of the Maryland campus.
