Eyal Schwartz's research interests span from cosmic events to microscopic quantum physics phenomena. Eyal uses precision measurement techniques, such as optical interferometry, to explore different peculiar behaviors in nature. Eyal’s main interests today are the study of Gravitational Waves, which are immense ripples in space-time originating from black holes or neutron stars; Quantum optics – the study of photons and their interactions and applications, with a new variation relating to detection of dark matter; and Ultra-cold atoms as a tool to explore the fundamental relationship between the micro and macro worlds based at the heart of quantum mechanics. Eyal is the leading scientist for Trinity college's participation in the LIGO (Laser interferometer gravitational waves observatory) scientific collaboraion.

Eyal is passionate about teaching and assisting students to appreciate the beauty of nature.
From enthusiasm, encouragement and hard work come understanding and enjoyment.

• W. Jia , V. Xu , K. Kuns et al., "Squeezing the quantum noise of a gravitational-wave detector below the standard quantum limit", Science, 385, 6715, 1318-1321 (2024).
• A. G. Abac et al. (LIGO Scientific Collaboration, Virgo Collaboration and KAGRA Collaboration), "Observation of Gravitational Waves from the Coalescence of a 2.5–4.5? Compact Object and a Neutron Star", The Astrophysical Journal Letters, 970 L34 (2024).
• D. Ganapathy, W. Jia, M. Nakano et. al.,”Broadband Quantum Enhancement of the LIGO Detectors with Frequency-Dependent Squeezing”, Physical Review X, 13, 041021 (2023).
• A. Ejlli, S.M. Vermeulen, E. Schwartz et. al.,”Probing dark matter with polarimetry techniques”, Physical Review D, 107, 083035, (2023).
• W. Jia, H. Yamamoto, K. Kuns et. al.,”Point Absorber Limits to Future Gravitational-Wave Detectors”, Physical Review Letters, 127, 241102 (2021).
• C. Whittle, E.D. Hall, S. Dwyer et. al.,”Approaching the motional ground state of a 10-kg object”, Science, 372 (6548), 1333-1336 (2021).
• E. Schwartz, A. Pele, J. Warner et. al.,”Improving the Robustness of the Advanced LIGO Detectors to Earthquakes”, Classical and Quantum Gravity, 37 235007 (2020).
• R. Abbott et al. (LIGO Scientific Collaboration and Virgo Collaboration), “GW190521: A Binary Black Hole Merger with a Total Mass of 150M?”, Physical Review Letters, 125, 101102 (2020).
• Reynolds L. A., Schwartz E., Ebling U. et. al.,”Direct Measurements of Collisional Dynamics in Cold Atom Triads”, Physical Review Letters, 124, 073401 (2020).
• H. Yu, L. McCuller, M. Tse et. al., “Quantum correlations between light and the kilogram-mass mirrors of LIGO”, Nature, 583, 43–47 (2020).
• M. Tse, H. Yu, N. Kijbunchoo et. al.,”Quantum–Enhanced Advanced LIGO Detectors in the Era of Gravitational-Wave Astronomy”, Physical Review Letters, 123, 231107 (2019).
• Sompet P., Szigeti S.S., Schwartz E. et. al.,”Thermally robust spin correlations between two ⁸⁵Rb atoms in an optical microtrap”, Nature Communications, 10, 1889 (2019).

• Quantum World - Innovation for All project grant, Cardiff University, UK, 2022.
• University of Otago – Division of Science Strategic Seeding Grant, 2018.
• “On the demonic relation between Thermodynamics and the microscopic world,” University of Otago Research Grant, 2017.
• “A Szilard Engine Using Single Rubidium Atom”, University of Otago Dodd-Walls Centre New Ideas Fund, 2016.
• “Detecting faint spectroscopic signals: from Astronomy to everyday life,” University of Otago Dodd-Walls Centre New Ideas Fund Award, 2015.
• IAI/MBT Fellowship for Space Research, 2011.