Frontier Research in Physics Today: Cosmology, Particle Physics, String Theory

[SUDOnym]

frontier research in physics today is in cosmology (dark matter, dark energy big bang.), particle physics (LHC), string theory.

Would everyone agree with that? or am I leaving something out?

 

[Ryan_m_b]

What do you mean by frontier research? I would argue that all research is frontier in the sense that it pushes the boundaries of our knowledge. You could however break research down into discovery and applied; the former being when we address questions such as "What is the cause of X?" the latter being when we address questions such as "Can we build X that is capable of doing Y?"

 

[SUDOnym]

I am thinking more about "discovery" research...

 

[Ryan_m_b]

I am thinking more about "discovery" research...

In that case pick pretty much any field of physics.

 

[LudusRex]

I would say that this statement is generally accurate but may not encompass all aspects of frontier research in physics today. While cosmology, particle physics, and string theory are certainly major areas of focus, there are also other fields such as quantum computing, condensed matter physics, and gravitational waves that are also pushing the boundaries of our understanding of the universe. Additionally, within each of these areas, there are multiple subfields and ongoing research projects that are contributing to our knowledge and advancing the field. So while these three areas may be considered the forefront of physics research today, it is important to recognize the diverse range of topics and ongoing investigations within each of them.