Research Areas & Initiatives
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Astrophysics & Cosmology
We search for dark matter and investigate the beginning and expansion of the Universe.
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Elementary Particles
We question existing scientific models of the physical Universe and search for new understanding of how the Universe works.
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Neutrinos & Fundamental Symmetries
We lead and participate in a number of neutrino experiments across the globe to investigate the nature of the mysterious neutrino and challenge the Standard Model of physics.
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Quantum Science & Sensing
We are engaged in a variety of experiments and efforts to develop quantum sensing tools and techniques for fundamental science.
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Relativistic Heavy Ions
We use experiments that accelerate and then collide particles to recreate and study conditions of the early Universe.
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Instrumentation Development
We develop advanced technologies and instrumentation to enable the exploration of our world and address some of the biggest challenges in fundamental science.
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AI, Data Science, & Machine Learning
We are engaged in a diverse spread of artificial intelligence, data science, and machine learning initiatives to enhance our research, teaching, and general productivity.
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Theory
We are connecting theory and experiment in nuclear, particle, and astrophysics.
Collaborations
With its on-site facilities and research program, Wright Lab fosters cross-disciplinary research collaborations in nuclear, particle, and astrophysics; quantum science; and instrumentation development at Yale and worldwide.

Campus Collaborations
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Yale Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics (YCAA)
Working towards understanding dark matter in the Universe through scientific investigations.
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Yale Center for Research Computing (YCRC)
Developing novel solutions to the research computing challenges in nuclear, particle, and astrophysics.
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Yale Quantum Institute (YQI)
Jointly developing quantum sensors and techniques.
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Interdisciplinary Partnerships
We partner with the Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage, Yale Center for Collaborative Arts and Media, Yale Peabody Museum, and Yale Pathways to Science.
National Laboratory Partners
- Brookhaven National Laboratory, United States
- CERN, Switzerland
- Fermilab, United States
- Gran Sasso National Laboratory, Italy
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory, United States

Join us
Wright Lab offers faculty, research scientist, postdoctoral, graduate student, postgraduate, and undergraduate positions.