Centre for the Physics of Materials (McGill University)
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The Centre for the Physics of Materials at McGill University is a research hub that brings together scientists to study and advance understanding of the fundamental and applied properties of materials.
All labels observed (1)
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| Centre for the Physics of Materials (McGill University) canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Centre for the Physics of Materials (McGill University) Context triple: [Department of Physics (McGill University), affiliatedWith, Centre for the Physics of Materials (McGill University)]
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Department of Physics (McGill University)
The Department of Physics at McGill University is a leading academic unit known for its research and teaching in fundamental and applied physics within the university’s Faculty of Science.
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Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology
The Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology is a leading research institute at the University of Waterloo focused on advancing nanoscience and nanotechnology through interdisciplinary research and innovation.
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Department of Chemistry (McGill University)
The Department of Chemistry at McGill University is a leading Canadian academic unit known for its research and teaching in areas such as organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, and materials chemistry.
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Faculty of Engineering, McGill University
The Faculty of Engineering at McGill University is a leading Canadian engineering school offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in engineering and related disciplines, known for its strong research output and international reputation.
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McGill University
McGill University is a leading public research university in Montreal, Canada, renowned for its strong academic programs, global reputation, and membership in major research-intensive university associations.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Centre for the Physics of Materials (McGill University) Target entity description: The Centre for the Physics of Materials at McGill University is a research hub that brings together scientists to study and advance understanding of the fundamental and applied properties of materials.
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Department of Physics (McGill University)
The Department of Physics at McGill University is a leading academic unit known for its research and teaching in fundamental and applied physics within the university’s Faculty of Science.
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B.
Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology
The Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology is a leading research institute at the University of Waterloo focused on advancing nanoscience and nanotechnology through interdisciplinary research and innovation.
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Department of Chemistry (McGill University)
The Department of Chemistry at McGill University is a leading Canadian academic unit known for its research and teaching in areas such as organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, and materials chemistry.
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Faculty of Engineering, McGill University
The Faculty of Engineering at McGill University is a leading Canadian engineering school offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in engineering and related disciplines, known for its strong research output and international reputation.
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McGill University
McGill University is a leading public research university in Montreal, Canada, renowned for its strong academic programs, global reputation, and membership in major research-intensive university associations.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
physics research centre
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research centre ⓘ |
| abbreviation | CPM ⓘ |
| academicDiscipline |
engineering physics
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materials engineering ⓘ physics ⓘ |
| affiliation | McGill University ⓘ |
| collaboratesWith |
Department of Chemistry (McGill University)
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Department of Materials Engineering (McGill University) ⓘ external research institutions in Canada ⓘ international research institutions ⓘ |
| country | Canada ⓘ |
| fieldOfWork |
condensed matter physics
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materials physics ⓘ materials science ⓘ nanoscience ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
applied research
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fundamental research ⓘ |
| hasWebsite | https://www.mcgill.ca/cpm/ ⓘ |
| hostInstitution | Department of Physics (McGill University) ⓘ |
| languageOfWorkOrName |
English
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French ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
McGill University campus
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Montreal ⓘ Quebec ⓘ
linked to:
Quebec, Canada
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| mission |
to advance understanding of the fundamental properties of materials
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to foster collaboration among scientists working on materials physics ⓘ to study applied properties of materials ⓘ |
| operatedBy | McGill University ⓘ |
| organizes |
conferences related to condensed matter physics
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seminars on materials physics ⓘ workshops on materials science ⓘ |
| partOf | Faculty of Science (McGill University) ⓘ |
| researchFocus |
applied properties of materials
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electronic properties of materials ⓘ experimental materials physics ⓘ fundamental properties of materials ⓘ magnetic properties of materials ⓘ mechanical properties of materials ⓘ nanostructured materials ⓘ optical properties of materials ⓘ quantum materials ⓘ soft condensed matter ⓘ theoretical materials physics ⓘ |
| supports |
graduate research in physics
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interdisciplinary research projects ⓘ postdoctoral research in materials physics ⓘ |
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Instruction
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Subject: Centre for the Physics of Materials (McGill University) Description of subject: The Centre for the Physics of Materials at McGill University is a research hub that brings together scientists to study and advance understanding of the fundamental and applied properties of materials.
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
Department of Physics (McGill University)
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affiliatedWith
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Centre for the Physics of Materials (McGill University)
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