Research lines

DIPC is devoted to cutting-edge research in physics and related disciplines. Scientists at DIPC work in condensed matter physics, materials science, nanoscience, chemical physics, cosmology, particle physics, among other topics. DIPC’s scientific activity also includes research on chemistry and biosciences. Our research topics are in constant evolution, always looking for the frontiers of knowledge

One of the cornerstones of the center’s internal culture is the empowerment of researchers. Our scientists have total freedom to propose, promote, and develop specific projects of their choice, thus contributing to the dynamism and evolution of DIPC's research interests.

Yet, our research activity may be structured in four thematic areas, QUANTUM, NANO, LIFE and COSMOS, representative of the problems and domains in which DIPC researchers are currently active.

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This area includes research activity on systems in which quantum effects determine the electronic, optical, and magnetic properties. Research is performed on quantum systems, quantum information, topological materials, tensor networks, theoretical and computational quantum chemistry, attosecond physics and electronic excitations and dynamics, among other topics.

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This area includes research activity on nanoscale systems for which emergent properties arise and interdisciplinary approaches are needed. Research is performed on the experimental characterization of self-assembled and low-dimensional systems, on nano-photonics and nanooptics, on the photoactivation of nanosystems, on the theory of electronic transport in the nanoscale and on nanoconfined polymers, among other topics.

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This is the most recent thematic area of the centre, which includes research activity on different topics related to biophysics and biochemistry, such as photocatalysis in biological environments, protein folding or virus sensors. There is growing research activity on neurophysics as well, an emergent field at the intersection of neuroscience and nanoscience.

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This area includes research activity on very fundamental problems linked to the origin, composition, structure, and evolution of the Universe. Research is performed on matter-antimatter asymmetry through experimental particle physics, neutrino physics, computational cosmology, evolution of galaxies, gravitational lensing, and the nature of dark energy and dark matter.

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Currently, these are the main research lines considered as reference frameworks for our activity. However, the research activity is not limited to them.

As part of DIPC's work philosophy the development of interdisciplinary research is encouraged and supported in the center. And, there are also several transversal projects involving researchers and experts from very different disciplines, and at different stages of development.

Quantum Systems and Technologies

Quantum Systems and Technologies

Studying quantum systems from the perspective of information processing

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Attosecond Physics and Electron Dynamics

Attosecond Physics and Electron Dynamics

Theoretical modeling of electronic excitations and time-resolved spectroscopies in atoms, molecules, and solids

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Computational and Theoretical Chemistry

Computational and Theoretical Chemistry

First-principles methods to study electronic properties of molecules, aggregates or molecular systems of biological interest

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Advanced Materials

Advanced Materials

Theoretical description and identification of advanced functional materials via development and application of new methodologies

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Characterization of Interfaces and Low Dimensional Systems

Characterization of Interfaces and Low Dimensional Systems

Experimental study of surfaces, interfaces, and low dimensional systems using photoemission spectroscopies and scanning-probe microscopies.

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Electronic Structure, Electronic Transport, and Surface Dynamics

Electronic Structure, Electronic Transport, and Surface Dynamics

Study of electronic, structural, magnetic, and transport properties of condensed matter systems using mostly first-principle methods

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Nano-optics, Nano-photonics and Nano-plasmonics

Nano-optics, Nano-photonics and Nano-plasmonics

Theoretical study of light and matter interaction at the nanoscale and the optical response of advanced nanostructured materials

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Photochemistry

Photochemistry

Synthesis, design and development of molecular and colloidal materials with photoinduced and plasmonic properties

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Polymers and Soft Matter

Polymers and Soft Matter

Experimental and theoretical description of the structural and dynamic properties of polymer based materials

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Nanoneuro

Nanoneuro

A multidisciplinary research line combining nanoscience and neuroscience

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Biophysics and Biochemistry

Biophysics and Biochemistry

Physical and chemical methods applied to the study of biological systems and problems

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Computational Cosmology

Computational Cosmology

Understanding the origin of the structure and evolution of the Universe

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Experimental Particle Physics

Experimental Particle Physics

Experimental activity on the physics of neutrinos and development of related new technology

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Astrophysics

Astrophysics

Understanding the formation of galaxies and their components, from globular clusters to supermassive black holes

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