Exotic Matter Solid State physics Surface physics Materials physics Georgia Tech has a strong research program addressing the physics of matter in restricted dimensions. This included matter at surfaces and interfaces, in thin films, multilayers, mesoscopic devices, fullerenes, nanotubes, nanocrystals, and even nuclear matter. Students and faculty also study the dynamics of equilibrium and nonequilibrium, phenomena in low-dimensional system. Ongoing theoretical and experimental programs include studies of epitaxial growth, phase transitions, surface alloy formation, tribology, and the dynamics of magnetic domains on surfaces and thin films.
Exotic matter requires unique techniques to advance our knowledge.
Many other facilities for fabrication, lithography, and characterization of exotic matter are available within the School or on campus.