Trend analysis and development outlook for condensed matter physics: Discussions based on national natural science fund (2011–2021) and disciplinary development plan of physics

Abstract

Condensed matter physics (CMP) is the biggest branch in physics, and one of the fastest growing areas in physics during the past half century. CMP is fundamental science with plenty inter-disciplinary applications to other subjects. It is the building-block of information science, material science and energy science, and connects physics with life science and chemical science. This paper reviews Chinese national natural science fund in CMP during 2011–2021, and provides a comparison with NSF (U.S.). It also summarizes the recent development plan of physics, and suggests the priority development areas in main branches of CMP.