Fundamentals of Scientific Discovery

Expanding our understanding of the world

Fundamentals of Scientific Discovery

Fundamental science drives our understanding of the world – it is the cornerstone that has enabled scientists and engineers to build our modern society. Researchers across Mines are using advanced technologies and applying computing and modeling methods to probe the mysteries of our universe. We are fueling discovery and innovation by advancing our understanding of basic science. Explore our Fundamentals research by focus area:

Advanced Mathematics for the Modern World

Advanced Mathematics for the Modern World

Advanced Mathematics for the Modern World

Investigating the mysteries of mathematics through theory and experimental applications.

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Applied Mathematics
Computational Analysis
Computational Biology
Computational Materials Science
Computational Mathematics
Data Science
High Performance Computing
Machine Learning
Mathematical Modeling
Mathematical Signal Processing
Modeling & Simulation
Numerical Analysis
Optimization Techniques
Partial Differential Equations
Spatial Statistics
Uncertainty Quantification
Wave Phenomena

Basic Science Principles Investigated through Applied Computing

Utilizing computing models and methods to examine and understand fundamental science.

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Bioinformatics
Biomechanics
Computational Analysis
Data Science
Environmental Modeling
Finite Element Analysis
Machine Learning
Materials Design
Materials Physics
Modeling & Simulation
Multiscale Theory & Analysis
Non-Equilibrium Thermodynamics
Self- & Directed Assembly
Uncertainty Quantification
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Basic Science Principles Investigated through Applied Computing

Analytical & Computational Chemistry

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Analytical & Computational Chemistry

Harnessing the fundamentals of chemistry and computational modeling to characterize and understand reactions, bonding, structure, properties, and behavior.

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Analytical Chemistry
Biochemistry
Catalysts & Catalysis
Computational Analysis
Electrochemical Materials & Systems
Environmental Chemistry
Geochemistry
Materials Design
Materials for Energy
Polymer Chemistry & Synthesis
Radiochemistry
Surface & Interface Analysis
Surface & Nano Science
Sustainable Chemistry

Fundamental Physics

Developing and testing the theories that explain the forces and natural phenomena across the universe.

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Astrophysics
Atmospheric Science
Electromagnetism
Materials Physics
Nuclear Physics
Quantum Correlations & Spacetime
Quantum Information Science
Quantum Field Theory
Quantum Materials
Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Optics
Relativity
Solid State Physics
Structured Light
Subatomic & Particle Physics
Thermodynamics
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Fundamental Physics

Materials Discovery

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Materials Discovery

Investigating the relationship between the small-scale structure of materials and their overall properties.

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Additive Manufacturing
Advanced Characterization Techniques
Catalysts & Catalysis
Computational Materials Science
Electrochemical Materials & Systems
Explosives Engineering
Magnetic, Optical, & Electronic Materials
Materials Design
Materials for Energy
Materials for Extreme Environments
Materials Physics
Materials Synthesis & Processing
Microstructure Development
Nanoscale Materials
Nuclear Materials
Organics, Polymers, & Plastics
Perovskites
Plasmonic Materials
Porous Materials & Frameworks
Quantum Materials
Radiochemistry
Stimuli-Responsive Materials
Surface & Interface Analysis

Quantum Science & Engineering

Collaborating across physics, materials, computing, chemistry, mathematics, and electrical engineering to develop quantum technologies, and the software and algorithms to utilize the speed and power of quantum computing.

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Optical Quantum Neural Networks
Quantum Algorithms
Quantum Computing
Quantum Correlations & Spacetime
Quantum Devices
Quantum Engineering & Technology
Quantum Field Theory
Quantum Information Science
Quantum Many-Body Systems
Quantum Materials
Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Metrology
Quantum Optics
Quantum Sensors & Sensing
Qubits
Quantum computer

Quantum Science & Engineering