Welcome to the Institute of Applied Physics

Research at the Institute of Applied Physics (IAP) ranges from purely experimental work in the fields of atomic and plasma physics, biophysics, surface physics, interfacial physics, laser and ultrasound applications, to computational solid state physics.

Our institute excels in both fundamental and applied research, often conducted in close collaboration with industrial partners. Our scientific results are published in highly respected journals (Science, Nature, Physical Review Letters, ...). Research at the forefront of physics also provides excellent opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art methods and techniques.

More information can be found in the overview of our research areas.

News

scientists in the lab
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Sometimes geometry determines what is chemically possible: As TU Wien has now shown, tiny irregularities can completely change the chemical behavior…

Symbolically depicted are a silver ant that reflects light rays, and that this structure of the silver ant was transferred onto a surface that is coated with chitosan.
© IAP | Ille C. Gebeshuber

TU Wien researchers transfer the cooling principle of the silver ant to sustainable building cooling without electricity consumption.

Woman working on scientific equipment
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A remarkable mineralogical mechanism has now been demonstrated at TU Wien: with the help of water, certain minerals can convert CO₂ into solid…

You can read more about our recent achievements on our news page