• Faculty in the department pursue state-of-the-art research in astrophysics, solid state physics, computational physics, theoretical particle physics, and plasma processing of materials (see the list below). (macalester.edu)
  • Physics, Engineering, and Astronomy is a student-focused department with an emphasis on undergraduate research with programs in Physics, Engineering Physics, and Astrophysics and minors in Physics and Astronomy. (apsu.edu)
  • It is suitable for students who desire a non-mathematical minor in the subject, but can also be combined with a Physics Major and more advanced astronomy electives for students wishing to pursue Astronomy or Astrophysics in graduate school. (apsu.edu)
  • Along the way, this area of physics has had important spin-off applications, such as in astrophysics (e.g., for black holes and early universe cosmology) and in condensed matter physics (e.g., field theories of superconductors and other materials). (sjsu.edu)
  • A major in astronomy is your ticket to the cosmos, where you'll study galaxies, astrophysics, physics, and more. (bsu.edu)
  • If you have a sound background in math and science, this minor will provide you with the entry-level skills needed for a career in professional observational astronomy or astrophysics. (bsu.edu)
  • As a graduate, you may seek employment in observatories or continue your education with graduate programs in astronomy or astrophysics. (bsu.edu)
  • As the Department of Astrophysics has moved to Fysicum, the Astronomy Library is closed to visitors since 22 December 2023. (lu.se)
  • Physics and astronomy majors are required to engage in an original research project as part of their degree requirements , either with Macalester faculty or at another institution. (macalester.edu)
  • UNC Physics majors Hope Dannar and Evan Garneau presented their work at the 2023 Colorado Space Grant Consortium Meeting in Boulder, CO. (unco.edu)
  • Physics and astronomy majors are prepared for graduate studies in not only physics and astronomy, but also engineering, education, and medicine. (vassar.edu)
  • In the Resonance mentoring program , small groups of incoming undergraduate students meet with continuing physics majors who serve as mentors. (uci.edu)
  • Physics and astronomy majors graduate from Whittier College with a wide variety of opportunities before them. (whittier.edu)
  • Note: Physics 410 is required of all senior majors. (colgate.edu)
  • The Department of Physics and Astronomy believes independent research that complements the traditional major courses is an important part of the undergraduate physics major experience. (macalester.edu)
  • Students in the Physics and Astronomy Department are challenged to think analytically about the fundamental principles of physics, and they have opportunities to collaborate with professors on research in atomic and molecular physics, condensed matter physics, theoretical physics, and observational astronomy. (colby.edu)
  • In 1912 she retired from the physics department, and in 1916 she retired from the directorship of the Whitin Observatory. (britannica.com)
  • I had more research opportunities through the APSU Physics Department than anyone I've met from any other schools. (apsu.edu)
  • The Physics and Astronomy Department at Vassar College offers students an engaging learning environment consisting of a rigorous program of study augmented by a diverse research agenda. (vassar.edu)
  • The Physics & Astronomy Department has a strong commitment to both graduate and undergraduate research. (ohio.edu)
  • Scientists in the Department of Physics & Astronomy are working to expand our knowledge of the Universe, the laws of physics, and the behavior of matter and energy by examining everything from the smallest particles to the vast expanses of the cosmos. (uci.edu)
  • At least two term-length courses must be from among those offered by the Department of Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy. (queensu.ca)
  • At most two term-length courses may be taken from a department other than the Department of Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy, subject to the approval of the Department of Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy. (queensu.ca)
  • If you are an undergraduate student with the Department of Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy, an accelerated option for a MSc / MASc is available. (queensu.ca)
  • If you are interested in having physics students perform demonstrations, or other physics related activities for a local organization, please contact Dr. Dave Pawlowski , SPS advisor, or Dr. Ernie Behringer , Interim Department Head. (emich.edu)
  • Here in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Ball State, we study the properties of matter from subatomic length scales to the structure of galaxies, and everything in between-to improve our understanding of nature. (bsu.edu)
  • The Physics & Astronomy Department at Vanderbilt announces the 2022 GRAVITY (Gravitational Radiation At Vanderbilt In TheorY) Postdoctoral Fellowship. (academicjobsonline.org)
  • Students and staff at the Department of Physics have 24-hour access to the library. (lu.se)
  • The Physics and Astronomy Library provides resources and services to students and staff of the Department of Physics, the Division of Medical Radiation Physics, the MAX IV Laboratory, and to library users from outside the university. (lu.se)
  • Access with LU card 24 hours for students and staff at the Department of Physics. (lu.se)
  • All advanced courses given by the Department of Physics are presented on this page. (lu.se)
  • Congratulations 2023 UNC Physics & Astronomy Grads! (unco.edu)
  • Congratulations to our 2023 UNC Physics & Astronomy Graduates! (unco.edu)
  • Congratulations to Sarah Davis, the 2023 UNC Physics & Astronomy Acadamic Scholar Award winner! (unco.edu)
  • The 2023 Reines Lecturer is Samuel Ting, winner of the 1976 Nobel Prize in Physics for the discovery of the charm quark. (uci.edu)
  • Physics major Leon Nichols '23 is one of the four Colgate recipients of the 2023 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. (colgate.edu)
  • Physics major Sarah Miller '24 and astrogeophysics major Gavin Fowler '24 are among the three Colgate students who received a 2023 Goldwater Scholarship. (colgate.edu)
  • Ten full-time faculty support active research areas include Astronomy, Computational Science, Engineering, and Materials Science. (apsu.edu)
  • After my freshman year, I already knew all the physics faculty at Austin Peay. (apsu.edu)
  • Faculty at SJSU tackle a variety of questions in theoretical high-energy physics. (sjsu.edu)
  • At York University, we offer a broad mix of experimental, theoretical, and computational experiences in Physics , Astronomy , and Biophysics at both undergraduate (B.Sc. (yorku.ca)
  • We actively work on some of these possibilities and are also interested in applications of our theoretical tools to problems throughout physics. (sjsu.edu)
  • The course covers theoretical models for the structure and reactions of atomic nuclear, as well as experiments in nuclear physics and their scientific applications. (lu.se)
  • The purpose of the course is to enhance the student's knowledge of theoretical and experimental nuclear physics. (lu.se)
  • Modern day high-energy physics is a continuation of those debates. (sjsu.edu)
  • The most successful frameworks so far are quantum mechanics (QM) and general relativity (GR). Together, they form the two pillars of high-energy physics. (sjsu.edu)
  • Imagine helping with nuclear physics experiments in the Edwards Accelerator Laboratory. (ohio.edu)
  • The course also includes computer and experiment laboratory exercises in order to introduce the students to methods used in modern nuclear physics. (lu.se)
  • Read more about the course Advanced Nuclear Physics, FYST54, on our learning tool Canvas. (lu.se)
  • Read more about prerequisites and application for the course Advanced Nuclear Physics, FYST54 at Lund University's central web pages. (lu.se)
  • Are you interested in understanding how atoms can be cooled and trapped using lasers and magnetic fields, investigating fundamental symmetries in particle physics, or studying the evolution of galaxies over cosmic time? (colby.edu)
  • By the end of the core curriculum in modern physics, students are able to solve Schrödinger's equation-the fundamental equation in quantum mechanics-and understand the consequences of Einstein's theory of relativity. (colby.edu)
  • American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) has featured Professor Beth Parks in their August 2022 member spotlight. (colgate.edu)
  • The departmental effort of improving the educational experience for students, restructuring introductory courses, providing research opportunities, and developing a sense of community has been recognized by the American Physical Society (APS) with the 2022 Award for Improving Undergraduate Physics Education. (colgate.edu)
  • The BSE in Engineering Physics is a career-focused degree designed to prepare students to enter a professional career in an engineering discipline. (apsu.edu)
  • Engineering Physics is the interdisciplinary study of physics, mathematics and engineering with particular emphasis on developing advanced techniques to solve complex, real-w orld problems. (apsu.edu)
  • The engineering physics curriculum includes an emphasis on engineering design, much like a traditional engineering program, while also including more advanced physics than a typical engineering degree. (apsu.edu)
  • APSU's BSE degree program in Engineering Physics is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org . (apsu.edu)
  • Astronomy Cast is a production of the Planetary Science Institute working in collaboration with Universe Today . (astronomycast.com)
  • For information about what our recent Physics graduates are doing, check our dept alumni web page . (etsu.edu)
  • On Friday, August 3, LSU Physics & Astronomy welcomed three new PhD graduates who were awarded their degrees at the Marvavich Assembly Center. (lsu.edu)
  • Jonathan Levine, Associate Professor of Physics, works with Joe Eakin in Colgate's Ho Tung Visualization Lab to fully immerse his Astronomy 101 students in the wonders of the universe. (colgate.edu)
  • Restriction(s): Students with standing in any other 1000 level course credit in physics (except (PHYS*1020 or PHYS*1300), PHYS*1810)) may not use this course for credit. (uoguelph.ca)
  • Astronomy (literally, "law of the stars") is the science of celestial objects and phenomena that originate outside the Earth's atmosphere, such as stars, planets, comets, galaxies, and cosmic background radiation. (compadre.org)
  • This research, published in the journal Optica , could help address the long-standing open question in physics - why mysterious quantum effects that govern the behaviour of atoms and molecules are not seen on an everyday scale. (st-andrews.ac.uk)
  • Astronomy, unique among the physical sciences, does not perform experiments on its object of study, but can only observe. (uoguelph.ca)
  • Emphasis will be on the interdisciplinary and contemporary aspects of astronomy with the object of providing a perspective of our place in the physical universe. (uoguelph.ca)
  • Contemporary Astronomy, as its title suggests, is designed to present a survey of the vast subject of astronomy with the object of leaving the student with an appreciation of the contemporary view of the constitution of the universe. (uoguelph.ca)
  • James Heyman is interested in experimental condensed matter physics and ultrafast laser spectroscopy. (macalester.edu)
  • To learn about the new method of laboratory physics in which students were required to use laboratory instruments to make measurements, she became a guest in the physics classes of Edward Pickering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology . (britannica.com)
  • Complete and rigorous undergraduate education in physics with meaningful involvement of students in research. (unco.edu)
  • We provide students a complete and rigorous undergraduate education in physics culminating in a Bachelor of Science degree. (unco.edu)
  • The APSU Astronomy Minor is a versatile minor for students interested in the subject. (apsu.edu)
  • Students studying physics and astronomy at OHIO get the experience they need to succeed in careers in science and technology, business and industry, government and public affairs-and even careers of the future that don't exist yet. (ohio.edu)
  • York graduate students can study cutting-edge physics topics like dark matter and dark energy. (yorku.ca)
  • PACE (Physics & Astronomy Community Excellence) is a graduate student led mentoring organization - peer-mentoring programs by students for students. (uci.edu)
  • The goal of the program is to provide community among physics and applied physics students, build excitement about physics, and help students navigate challenges of the first year. (uci.edu)
  • This program gives Ball State students the opportunity to enroll in our physics major and take additional courses in engineering at Anderson University to earn two degrees in five years. (bsu.edu)
  • In addition, there is a great demand for high school science teachers with undergraduate degrees in physics. (etsu.edu)
  • The APSU Physics Minor pairs well with physics sub-specialties in other STEM fields like Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, and Mathematics. (apsu.edu)
  • The fundamental structure of matter, the science of hi-tech electronic devices, what makes the stars shine-physics is all around us. (bsu.edu)
  • A master's degree in physics helps you bridge the gap between your college experience and an exciting career in science or science education. (bsu.edu)
  • Vanderbilt University engages in significant efforts to increase diversity and equity in STEM through the Fisk-Vanderbilt Bridge Program, as well as our new NSF Research Traineeship Programs, EMIT (Establishing Multi-messenger astronomy Inclusive Training) and NISE (Neurodiversity Inspired Science & Engineering). (academicjobsonline.org)
  • Anthony Aveni, Russell Colgate Distinguished University Professor of Astronomy and Anthropology and Native American Studies emeritus, tells the Norse story of creation. (colgate.edu)
  • On July 13, 2020, during the George Floyd protests, University Interim President Jay Hartzell announced that the building would be renamed as the Physics, Math and Astronomy Building. (wikipedia.org)
  • Ball State University and Anderson University are partnered together for a dual-degree program in physics and engineering. (bsu.edu)
  • Professor Kishan Dholakia from the School of Physics and Astronomy and the University of Adelaide, who supervised the research, said: "Levitated particles are poised to offer a paradigm shift for terrestrial sensing of fundamental forces and quantum physics. (st-andrews.ac.uk)
  • Recent physics and astronomy alumni are completing advanced degrees at institutions that include Cornell University, Stanford University, Columbia University, California State University, UCLA, USC, and Boston University. (whittier.edu)
  • The Physics Minor pairs well with degrees in other STEM fields. (apsu.edu)
  • Our physics minor is designed for anyone who has an interest in this area. (bsu.edu)
  • The applied physics minor is open to anyone who has an interest in the field. (bsu.edu)
  • We have two options within the applied physics minor: electronics or nanoscience. (bsu.edu)
  • We explore answers to questions like these and more when you minor in astronomy. (bsu.edu)
  • Most physics courses in the undergraduate curriculum are designed to help you learn, as efficiently as possible, concepts and techniques that took many people a lot of time to uncover. (trentu.ca)
  • The BS in Physics is a versatile degree that allows a student to design their own program around a core of physics understanding, be it interdisciplinary or physics-specific. (apsu.edu)