Physics Degree
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Physicists ask the basic questions of life. How did the universe begin? What’s it made of? How can we understand matter? As a physics student, you will dig deep into these questions in the classroom and in the lab.
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Program Highlights
Course CatalogFeatured Courses
Vibrations, Waves, and OpticsExperimental Physics Design
Thermodynamics
Quantum Mechanics
Nuclear and Elementary Particle Physics
Condensed Matter Physics
Relativity
Observational Astronomy
Electromagnetism
Application Deadline
January
15
Academic Excellence
Prepare to be inspired by the cutting-edge curriculum, research, practical applications,
and visionary thinking that these esteemed professors bring to the field. Get ready
to embark on a journey of discovery and advancement as you learn.
Frank Strieder
Associate Department Head/Associate Professor Physics (PHYS)
Richard W. Schnee
Department Head and Professor / Physics (PHYS)
Take advantage of internship opportunities and research experiences to test-drive
different industries to find the best fit for your interests.
Potential Employers
Sanford Underground Research FacilityAmerican Electronics
Los Alamos National Lab
US Navy Nuclear Officer Program
Raytheon
Bechtel
Career Examples
ResearchIndustrial development
Environmental science
Astrophysics
Nuclear technology
Average Starting Salary
$76,457
Work with our renowned faculty and collaborate on groundbreaking projects that address
real-world challenges. The hands-on experience and expertise you will acquire here
will not only contribute to your academic growth but also prepare you for successful
careers in academia, industry, or government agencies.
The Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) is a leading-edge, international experiment
for neutrino science. Discoveries over the past half-century have put neutrinos, the
most abundant matter particles in the universe, in the spotlight for further research
into several fundamental questions about the nature of matter and the evolution of
the universe — questions that DUNE will seek to answer.
LZ dark matter experiment
• Dark matter• Condensed matter• Neutrino physics• Nuclear astrophysics• Data analysis
from world’s largest neutrino observatory, IceCube.• Spintronics and quantum computing•
Materials with electric-dipole and magnetic-dipole types of polarization• The study
of dynamics of severe thunderstorms and other mesoscale phenomena