Wright Lab scientists develop and lead experiments to further our understanding of the Universe, from the most elementary particles to the evolution of the cosmos at the largest scales.
Research & Development
Wright Lab supports a broad research program in experimental nuclear physics, particle physics, and astrophysics, with particular emphasis on instrumentation development and quantum sensing for fundamental science.
Preparing Future Scientists
Through hands-on research experiences, workshops, mentoring, scientific seminars, and career development activities, we train the next leaders in science and technology with a broad set of technical and management skills.
Research Community
Wright Lab is committed to fostering community among all students, staff, and faculty. Our community’s goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and productive environment for research, teaching, and mentoring.
Exploring Fundamental Physics of Quantum & AI
We lead a variety of experiments and efforts to develop quantum sensing tools and techniques for fundamental science.
We are engaged in a diverse spread of artificial intelligence, data science, and machine learning initiatives to enhance our research, teaching, and general productivity.
Upcoming Events
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News
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In pursuit of the post-inflation axion
Breaking with decades of haloscope design, the ALPHA and MADMAX collaborations are pushing the search for dark matter into a promising new niche.
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DESI — and the search to understand dark energy — get a day in the sun
Baltay discusses his work on a groundbreaking project that is creating a 3D map of the Universe and could answer questions about dark energy.
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YaleNews Insights & Outcomes: Lights, cameras — physics!
A new film documentary about faraway physics experiments includes a Yale-affiliated project in the South Pole and features Wright Lab’s Reina Maruyama
Funding
Wright Laboratory gratefully acknowledges support from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation; the Department of Energy, Office of Science, High Energy Physics and Nuclear Physics; the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation; the Heising-Simons Foundation; the John Templeton Foundation; the Krell Institute; the National Science Foundation; the Simons Foundation; and Yale University.