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Our large scientific infrastructure provides a unique set of instruments needed to prepare, characterise and measure samples under extreme conditions.
Discover the largest magnetic field in PragueConnecting theory and experiment
As one of the few departments at Charles, we have both a theoretical and an experimental department, giving us access to a comprehensive background in solids.
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23. 06. 2026
The Czech–Taiwan Workshop on Quantum Materials (June 28 – July 5, 2026), organized within the AMULET project, brings together researchers from Charles University and National Taiwan Normal University to discuss recent advances in low-dimensional and quantum materials, light–matter interactions, and emerging quantum technologies. Building on a long-standing collaboration supported by joint research projects, academic exchanges, and student mobility, the workshop provides a platform for scientific discussion, knowledge sharing, and the development of future collaborative activities. In addition to the scientific program, participants will take part in hands-on laboratory sessions designed to introduce the experimental infrastructure and research capabilities available at Charles University while providing practical experience with advanced characterization techniques and methodologies.
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09. 06. 2026
We are pleased to announce that a collaborative research team including Dr. Vladislav Pokorný (FzU) and Martin Žonda from our department has received the 2026 ACS Nano Impact Award. The award recognizes an outstanding scientific contribution published in ACS Nano and highlights the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in advancing modern nanoscience and quantum technologies.
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05. 06. 2026
We are pleased to announce that our Head of Department, Tomáš Novotný, has been officially inaugurated as Professor in the field of Physics of Nanostructures and Nanomaterials.
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We are a physics department dedicated to the study of condensed matter, i.e. the physics of solids and liquids. We are a research department with a strong focus on theoretical and experimental condensed matter physics. Our department also houses the scientific infrastructure of MGML, which is a state-of-the-art facility for research in condensed matter physics.
What do we do?
We work on the latest problems in condensed matter physics. We have 4 groups: Group of Magnetic Properties studies the physical properties of a wide range of materials, from high-temperature superconductors to rare earth metal alloys and actinides. Group of Structure Analysis focuses on the study structure and microstructure of advanced materials using X-ray diffraction. Group of Theoretical Physics models a wide range of physical phenomena in condensed matter, in particular using quantum mechanics and artificial intelligence. Physics of Nanostructures Group concentrates on comprehensive research of nanostructures with a focus on their use in optoelectronic, biomedical and environmental technologies.
