Research in the Condensed Matter group at SISSA covers a wide spectrum of problems in condensed-matter physics, ranging from the chemical physics of surfaces, interfaces, and nano-structured materials, to the properties of strongly correlated systems and quantum fluids.

Researchers aim at better understanding how the microscopic constituents of matters self-assemble to bring about the whole complexity of the states of matter, from molecules to complex solids, and in learning how to model fascinating macroscopic phenomena - ranging from friction to superconductivity and superfluidity - that emerge from the collective behavior of those microscopic agents.

Strong expertises both in computational condensed-matter physics and many-body techniques are available in the group allowing to tackle the wide spectrum of fundamental research topics originating from the challenges of present-day technology needs.

The group comprises 7 faculty members, about as many postdoctoral fellows and 20-25 graduate students. The DEMOCRITOS Simulation Centre of the Istituto Officina dei Materiali (IOM) of CNR, hosted by SISSA, is strongly integrated in the research activity of the Condensed Matter group. Strong links with scientists in the nearby Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) and Elettra Synchrotron Radiation Facility are also present.

Additional information about the courses and the research activity can be found at http://www.sissa.it/cm/