About MPA

Material Physics & Applications lays the foundation for enhanced national security through functional materials research and device development. Our capabilities include

• Materials chemistry, synthesis, and fabrication

  • Materials discovery
  • Biomaterials/soft matter
  • Electrochemical materials
  • High temperature superconductor tapes

• Materials characterization & spectroscopy

  • Advanced spectroscopies, especially ultra-short and ultra-fast
  • Chemical and structural analysis
  • Development of novel materials characterization tools

• Materials extremes

  • Novel sample environments (e.g., user facilities)
  • High field magnets
  • Nanoscale materials

• Materials applications

  • Device development
  • Process realization/engineering