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Official Site: The Research Laboratory of Electronics (RLE) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) was founded in 1946 and today is one of the largest interdisciplinary laboratories on MIT's campus The Research Laboratory of Electronics (RLE) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) was the first of the Institute’s great modern interdepartmental academic research centers.

07/23/2026

Big ideas need bold support.

Three MIT-led research teams have been selected for funding through the U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission, an initiative that uses AI to accelerate scientific discovery and tackle major challenges in energy, manufacturing, biotechnology, quantum information science, and more.

Among the selected projects are two led by RLE faculty:
⚛️ Developing AI-driven approaches to design and optimize quantum devices.
🔬 Advancing next-generation materials and technologies through interdisciplinary research.

These awards highlight the power of collaboration across MIT and the growing role of AI in shaping the future of scientific discovery.

Read about it here: https://www.rle.mit.edu/mit-projects-selected-for-funding-under-us-department-of-energys-genesis-mission/

07/01/2026

Happy 80th Birthday to RLE at MIT! 🎉

July 1, 1946, marks the founding of the Institute's first interdepartmental laboratory, established as the successor to the World War II-era MIT Radiation Laboratory.

RLE has been a catalyst for important discoveries that have expanded our fundamental understanding of nature and its applications. It has also been a leader in interdisciplinary approaches to scientific and engineering challenges and the progenitor of research efforts that have grown into other major MIT laboratories and centers.

06/30/2026

MIT Professor Long Ju uncovers new superconducting states in a surprisingly familiar material.

The ordinary graphite found in pencil lead may hold extraordinary possibilities at the microscale. In a new study published in Nature, MIT researchers led by Long Ju discovered that rhombohedral graphene, a naturally occurring structure within graphite, can host multiple forms of superconductivity.

The team found that these superconducting states can persist under strong magnetic fields, and in some cases, become even stronger when exposed to one.

By tuning this simple carbon material with experimental controls, researchers revealed a new family of unconventional superconducting behaviors, showing that even familiar materials can hold unexpected physics.

Read more about Professor Ju’s team’s discovery and the future of superconductivity research.

https://news.mit.edu/2026/graphene-can-hold-multiple-states-of-superconductivity-0629

06/24/2026

Yunchan Hwang arrived at MIT and joined a research group that helped invent optical coherence tomography (OCT), a technology that has transformed the diagnosis and treatment of eye disease worldwide. Now a sixth-year EECS PhD student in Professor Jim Fujimoto’s group at RLE, Hwang is advancing the next generation of OCT systems to detect retinal disease earlier and reveal new biomarkers of human health. This summer, he will share that work as one of approximately 600 young scientists selected to attend the 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Germany, where he was also chosen to present during the Next Gen Science Sessions.

https://www.rle.mit.edu/interview-with-yunchan-hwang

06/22/2026

💡Did you know?

Bose Corporation, now one of the most recognized audio brands in the world, was born right here at RLE!

Assistant professor Amar G. Bose founded Bose Corporation in 1964 while teaching electrical engineering at MIT.

Sparked by his frustration with the poor sound quality of a high-end stereo system, Bose began to research acoustic technology. His work in psychoacoustics, the science of how humans perceive sound, was used to rethink speaker design.

He continued to teach until 2001, teaching and working on audio research during the day and running his company at night.

06/18/2026

Did you know?

💡PhD student Ivan Sutherland created the Sketchpad in 1963, pioneering the world of user interface and CAD programs!

Instead of text-based commands, users were now able to use a light pen to draw, move, and copy geometric figures directly on a screen.

In a world before mice and touchscreens, Sutherland’s Sketchpad at RLE laid the foundation for computer graphics and design software 🖥️

05/29/2026

🎓 Congratulations, MIT Class of 2026!

Today we celebrate your curiosity, creativity, perseverance, and impact. We can't wait to see what you'll discover, build, and inspire next.

05/11/2026

A New Advance in Photonics and Lidar Technology! 🔬

Photonics advance could enable compact, high-performance lidar sensors. Researchers at MIT created a new integrated antenna array design that overcomes a longstanding challenge in chip-based lidar systems: unwanted crosstalk between antennas.

By reducing this interference, the new design could allow lidar chips to scan a wider field of view while maintaining low-noise performance. The advance may support future applications in robotics, autonomous navigation, and sensing technologies. 📡✨

🔗Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/42rzSUA

04/14/2026

🏛️It has been 80 years since RLE was founded by Dr. Julius Adams Stratton!

The author of one of the most influential textbooks in electromagnetic theory, Professor Stratton was one of the first staff members of the MIT Radiation Laboratory.

In addition to founding the Research Laboratory of Electronics in 1946, he served as the 11th president of MIT from 1959 to 1966, transforming the school into a top-tier research university🔬

His impact continues to inspire a new generation of thinkers, pushing the boundaries of what is possible💫

🎨 Illustration by Amy Pan

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