The field of condensed matter physics explores the macroscopic and microscopic properties of matter. Condensed Matter physicists study how matter arises from a large number of interacting atoms and ...

The goal of the Boulder-2015 school is to discuss basic concepts and theoretical methods useful to understand the physics of soft materials. Special emphasis will be attached to geometrical and ...

Time crystals break time-translational symmetry rather than spatial symmetry, as ordinary crystals do. Peter Hannaford and Krzysztof Sacha look at how this exotic state could have similar applications ...

Why is condensed matter physics interesting? originally appeared on Quora - the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights. Answer by Inna Vishik, ...