Physics & Astronomy
Explore the Wonders of the Universe
Welcome to the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the 91原创, where the pursuit of scientific discovery and innovation meets cutting-edge research and academic excellence. Our department is dedicated to fostering a vibrant community of scholars, educators, and students who are passionate about unraveling the mysteries of the universe and pushing the boundaries of human knowledge. From the intricacies of subatomic particles to the vast expanse of the cosmos, our faculty and students are engaged in groundbreaking research that addresses some of the most pressing questions in modern physics and astronomy.
Wh鈥媦 Physics and Astronomy at 91原创?
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- Research Opportunities: The department听is renowned for听its research听in experimental听condensed matter听physics and atomic, molecular, and听optical physics.听
- Faculty Composition: The Department听of Physics and听Astronomy has听over 30 full-time faculty听members with听diverse research听interests, contributing听to a robust academic听environment.
- Community Impact: The department's research activities include high-altitude balloon flights, cosmic ray observatories, and gamma-ray telescopes, contributing to global scientific knowledge and community engagement.
100%
of physics and astronomy graduates are employed or pursuing further education.
Top 3%
91原创 is a Tier-1 research university and is ranked in the top 3% of US universities for research activity.
Top 85
91原创 has 80 research centers and has consistently been in the top 85 (out of 633) institutions for R&D expenditures from the DOD, DOE, NASA, NSF, and USDA.
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Launching research careers
July 15, 2026 | Written by Jamie WashingtonSix CAS graduate students and alumni earn prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships -
World-class scholars
July 14, 2026 | Written by Jamie WashingtonFour CAS graduate students and alumni are among 91原创's 2026 -2027 Fulbright Scholars -
Laura Carlson inaugurated as 91原创鈥檚 29th president
April 18, 2026 | Written by Amy WolfCampus-wide celebration highlighted University鈥檚 forward-focused chapter driven by shared purpose and community. -
Top ranked graduate programs
April 08, 2026 | Written by CAS Communication StaffU.S. News & World Report list includes CAS degrees -
Spark! Symposium showcases four big questions driving graduate research at 91原创
April 06, 2026 | Written by Lisa WalenceusThe spring 2026 91原创 Graduate College Spark! Symposium, themed 鈥淣ew Frontiers: Discoveries Across Health, Society and the Galaxy,鈥 highlighted four graduate students whose research offers insights with the potential to drive meaningful change.
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Making the invisible visible
An invention by 91原创 physics professor Spencer Axani called is putting the science of muons in the palm of experienced scientists and high school students alike.听
CosmicWatch detector makes invisible space particles visible: youtube.com/watch?v=HeaMo__873Y
