Research
Research at the Faculty of Physics
The Faculty of Physics at the University of Vienna has a long tradition of excellence in scientific research. The faculty’s internationally renowned research profile encompasses various fields of quantum physics, solid-state and materials physics, particle physics, gravitational and mathematical physics, and environmental physics. In all of its key research areas, the faculty is home to several outstanding, world-leading scientists.
Quantum Science, Photonics and Precision Measurement
This research focus addresses the quantum states of photons through nanoparticles, precision metrology of fundamental constants, and their applications in the fields of quantum information, quantum sensing, and quantum imaging.
Materials, Condensed Matter and Complex Systems
Covers a broad spectrum of experimental, theoretical, and computer-aided research with a particular focus on novel functional, nano- and microstructured materials, low-dimensional systems, and soft and active matter.
Fundamental Physics: Particles, Fields and Gravity
This research focus centers on the mathematical and phenomenological properties of matter and its interactions, as well as the structure of space-time.
Physics of Aerosols, Isotopes and the Environment
This research focus addresses fundamental physics research and application-oriented questions in both the natural and human-influenced environments.
Basic Experimental Physics Training and University Didactics
The working group focuses on basic experimental physics education and scientific issues related to the teaching and learning of physics.
Research platforms, consortia, and networks
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Erwin Schrödinger International Institute for Mathematics and Physics
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Research Platform MMM "Mathematics-Magnetism-Materials"
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Research Platform ViRAPID - "Vienna Research Platform on Accelerating Photoreaction Discovery"
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Research Platform "Quantum Aspects of Spacetime (TURIS)"
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Environment and Climate Research Hub (ECH)
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Research Network HEAS - Human Evolution and Archaeological Sciences
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Research Network VINAR - Vienna Network for Atmospheric Research
Latest publications from the Faculty of Physics
Orlando, F, Droghetti, A, Varrassi, L, Cuono, G, Franchini, C, Barone, P, Marrazzo, A, Gibertini, M, Stavrić, S & Picozzi, S 2026, 'AMaRaNTA: automated first-principles exchange parameters in 2D magnets', npj Computational Materials, vol. 12, no. 1, 146. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2509.20226, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41524-026-01968-4
Adler, S, Martschini, M, Meisel, TC, Steier, P, Wieser, A & Hain, K 2026, 'From oxide to fluoride: Optimizing measurement strategies for 99Tc by AMS and n-TIMS', Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research, Section B: Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms, vol. 581, 166278. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nimb.2026.166278
Martschini, M, Leimbach, D, Gnaser, H, Hanstorp, D, Ji, M, Martini, P, Simonsson, A, Poulose, R, Björkhage, M, Zettergren, H, Schmidt, HT & Golser, R 2026, 'Near-Threshold Photodetachment of WF5− Molecular Anions in a Cryogenic Storage Ring', Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry, vol. 40, no. 23, e70183. https://doi.org/10.1002/rcm.70183
Guguschev, C, Dubs, C, Blukis, R, Surzhenko, O, Brützam, M, Koc, R, Rhode, C, Berger, K, Richter, C, Berryman, C, Serha, RO & Chumak, AV 2026, 'Novel diamagnetic garnet-type substrate single crystals for yttrium iron garnet Y3Fe5O12 films with ultralow-damping at cryogenic temperatures', Materials Today Chemistry, vol. 58, 104092. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2508.18101, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtchem.2026.104092
Sutter, TC, Popp, C & Hiesmayr, BC 2026, 'The impact of architecture and cost function on dissipative quantum neural networks', Quantum Machine Intelligence, vol. 8, no. 2, 115. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2502.09526, https://doi.org/10.1007/s42484-026-00432-2
Brizioli, M, Beldring, SN, Rondelli, V, Cerbino, R, Vojinovic, V, Corredig, M & Giavazzi, F 2026, 'Probing early-stage casein micelle aggregation during milk acidification with differential dynamic microscopy', Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, vol. 722, 140842. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2026.140842