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The Physics Department at Queen's University ranks among Canada's premier research institutions for Physics, Engineering Physics, and Astronomy. Our distinguished faculty comprises internationally renowned physicists pioneering advancements across theoretical, computational, applied, and experimental physics disciplines. Students benefit from global partnerships and cross-departmental research opportunities at Queen's, utilizing cutting-edge laboratory facilities. Those specializing in Condensed Matter Physics, Optics, and Engineering Physics contribute to groundbreaking initiatives spanning nanophotonics, quantum optics, nanophysics, quantum materials, biophysics theory, Bose-Einstein condensates, organic LEDs, and semiconductor spintronics. Through Parteq Innovations, students can secure patents for their scientific discoveries. Astrophysics and Astronomy scholars conduct observational research at world-class observatories or pursue theoretical work in galaxy formation, dark matter, relativity, and stellar/planetary studies. Computational research leverages the powerful High Performance Computing Virtual Lab supercomputing resources at the Centre for Advanced Computing.