The Division of Materials Physics is focused mainly on fundamental and applied studies
of physical parameters and processes that describe and connect microscopic and macroscopic properties of condensed matter and molecules.

• study of fundamental characteristics of defects, their mutual
  interactions, as well as their impact on the relation between microscopic
  and macroscopic properties of materials in simple (Si), binary (GaAs, GaN,
  CdS), and multinary semiconductors and complementary oxides. Study of
  nanophase and glassy material characteristics.
• study of amorphous thin films produced by non-thermodynamical processes
  (magnetron sputtering), particularly Al-W and WC, a-Si and a-Si1-xCx:H
  films. Study of processes in magnetron sputtreing sources and plasma
  obtained during laser ablation of metallic and non-metallic materials.
• fundamental research in the field of molecular and solid state physics
  with special emphasis on vibrational spectroscopy. The systems under
  investigation vary in their origin and composition - from metals,
  semiconductors, and ceramics on one side to the molecular crystals and
  biological samples on the other.

The results of the research may find a direct application in:

1. electronic industry
2. machine and ship construction
3. energetics
4. radiation waste protection
5. medicine
6. defense

The researchers of the Division have been teaching at graduate and
postgraduate levels at different universities in Croatia and abroad.
Numerous Ph.D., M.Sc. and B. Sc. theses have been done as parts of our
research projects.
Currently there are 15 researchers, 5 post-docs, 3 PhD students, 1
technician, 1 administrative secretary in the division.