Condensed matter physics is the study of materials and their properties. The main focus at the University of Victoria is on nanoscale physics, in which the physical properties of magnetic, semiconductor, and superconducting materials are studied on the nanometer range, that is, a bit larger than the size of individual atoms. Nanoscale physics is a new and rapidly developing field that encompasses both fundamental studies and applications. Current research activities include ultrafast magnetic imaging using modern femtosecond laser techniques, in-situ studies of magnetic properties of both thin film and nanostructured magnetic materials, computational magnetic microscopy, semiconductor spintronics and quantum information, dynamics of superconducting materials on nanometer length scales, and time-resolved and spin-polarized scanning tunneling microscopy.
The Condensed Matter Physics Group has a strong focus on the physics of nano-magnetism and spintronics. This research addresses fundamental questions related to the theory and design of magnetic memories, spintronic devices, and implementations of quantum computation. Experimental facilities include Scanning Kerr and Faraday Microscopy and Ultrafast Scanning Tunneling Microscopy. Fabrication facilities include MBE metal deposition, a class 100 clean room, and SEM lithography. |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 78 |
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Applicants must have a Master of Science with a specialization in Physics, Mathematics, or Astronomy and a B+ standing. |
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