Use lasers to turn metal meshes into filters that separate oil from water. Analyze galaxy motions to increase our understanding of the Big Bang. Use light to explore the inner workings of the cell. Unravel chaotic swirls of flowing water to improve the efficiency of everything from power plants to airplanes.
Our Physics Department is a place of discovery. You’ll push the boundaries of knowledge as a student researcher in innovative facilities like our optics training lab. And you’ll experience a level of mentorship and caring you won’t find anywhere else.