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A message from Chair and Professor of Physics Steve Hagen.

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We have learned that like-charges repel, opposite-charges attract. Then, how are so many like-charged protons confined in tiny nuclei? The answer is that they are held together closely by stronger forces that act between tiny subnuclear particles. When this pent-up ...

Amidst the myriad experiences that define a graduate student’s academic journey, William Ortolá’s path weaves a narrative of resilience, curiosity, and a commitment to unraveling the cosmic mysteries that have captivated him since adolescence.

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Theoretical physics aims to answer the most fundamental questions: the origin of the Universe, the structure of elementary particles, the properties of matter at the level of atoms and molecules, the statistical properties of large ensembles of particles, and more.

A celebration of awards and grants awarded to the department’s faculty.

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A collection of recent awards and achievements recognizing the academic excellence of our students.

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