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Purdue researchers uncover new behavior in quantum light–matter systems
A Purdue-led research team has uncovered how to stabilize a notoriously unstable quantum system, opening new possibilities for technologies that rely on precise control of light and matter at the quantum level.
Matthew Eiles joins Purdue Physics and Astronomy faculty
The Department of Physics and Astronomy welcomes Matthew Eiles to the faculty in the spring 2026 semester. He studies atoms in extreme states and the unusual molecules they can form. Using theory and computation, his work aims to better understand how matter behaves at its most fundamental level, while also opening new ways of thinking about interactions that appear across physics.
Qing “Shilo” Xia joins Purdue Physics and Astronomy faculty
The Department of Physics and Astronomy welcomes Qing "Shilo" Xia to the faculty in the spring 2026 semester. Her research focuses on developing and using some of the most sensitive detectors ever built to search for rare signals of dark matter interacting with ordinary matter.
Advancing Space Exploration at Purdue
The 2nd annual Advancing Space Exploration at Purdue Symposium, hosted by the College of Science, will bring together leaders from inside and outside Purdue to discuss opportunities for universities to work with industry partners to make the next giant leap in robotic and human space exploration.
Purdue physicist earns NSF CAREER award to explore collective quantum behavior
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Jukka Vayrynen, assistant professor of physics and astronomy at Purdue University, the NSF CAREER award. Vayrynen’s project, CAREER: Topological quantum devices as a window into strongly correlated matter, received a five-year grant from NSF, one of the nation’s most prestigious recognitions for faculty whose research and education efforts show exceptional promise.
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