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Superfluids are Supposed to Flow Indefinitely. Physicists Just Watched One Stop Moving.

Researchers may have glimpsed a supersolid, an enigmatic quantum version of a classical solid.

Oden Institute

Study Reveals Hidden Topological Structure in Polarons

UT physicists found an unexpected layer of structure in one of solid-state physics’ most common quasiparticles.

Accolades

Allan MacDonald Wins Frontiers of Knowledge Award

The UT Austin physicist was one of two scientists to win the international prize in the category of basic sciences.

UT News

Governor Abbott Announces Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant To Texas Quantum Institute

The announcement notes: “UT Austin is where world-changing discoveries in quantum research and development are being made.”

Texas Quantum Institute

Quantum Leap for STEM Graduate Training at UT

A new initiative will prepare graduate students in the rapidly evolving field of quantum science and technology.

Announcements

Texas Quantum Institute Secures NSF NRT Award: Q‑CAT for Future Innovators

Texas Quantum Institute (TQI) is thrilled to announce a new graduate training initiative. Q‑CAT will prepare a diverse cohort of graduate researchers to lead the...

Engineering Education and Research Center (EER)

Research

UT Scientists Spied a Skyrmion. What is That?

This, and six other questions about a recent first in physics, answered.

Features

How UT Students are Fueling Energy Research

From advancing sustainability to enhancing efficiencies, student researchers are a part of UT’s energy story.

Research

Researchers Achieve Quantum Computing Milestone, Realizing Certified Randomness

A team including Scott Aaronson demonstrated what may be the first practical application of quantum computers to a real world problem.

Features

Quantum Science and Technology Turn 100

The College of Natural Sciences is celebrating a century of quantum science and technology.