Department of Physics
Satisfy your curiosity about the universe, from the largest astronomical scale to the smallest subnuclear particle. Physics will help you strengthen your quantitative reasoning skills and problem-solve through experimentation, simulation and analytical tools.
Imagine yourself exploring the galaxy, building the next quantum computer, dissecting how cells crawl, or shining light on how atoms and the world itself comes together. These exciting experiences can be found within the world of physics. Physics is concerned with the most basic principles that underlie all phenomena in the universe from sub-atomic particles to whole universes and everything in between. In Physics, you will learn about these exciting phenomena along with important skills in logic, problem solving, quantitative reasoning, and experimental design that employers in all fields are seeking. Our graduates from both our PhD and bachelor’s programs go on to work in academia, national labs, engineering industries, data science, in Silicon Valley and on Wall Street.
The Mission of the Physics Department is to create a community of physics scholars dedicated to excellent research and teaching that is welcome to all! We are thrilled to have you on the team for this important mission.
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(Oct. 28, 2024)
Astronomers to Use Model to Analyze Powerful Space ExplosionsPhysics Professor Eric Coughlin’s new model will help identify many different types of explosions in the distant Universe, allowing fresh insights into the late stages of the evolution of massive stars and the formation of neutron stars and black holes.
(Oct. 18, 2024)
Diving into an Immersive Experience with Gravitational WavesPhysics postdoctoral researcher Graeme Eddolls co-creates "Swimming with Gravitational Waves" event, helping the public to learn about gravitational waves and their connection to water and sound.
(Oct. 14, 2024)
Future Therapeutic Strategies May Depend on Creative Scientific Approaches TodayIn an NSF-grant funded project, physics professors Alison Patteson and Jennifer Schwarz are building a predictive model for how cells respond to mechanical forces—and will collaborate with the creative writing department to bring unique perspectives.
(Oct. 2, 2024)
Insights from the Experts: SU Faculty Share Favorite “BioArt” Works by Eduardo KacSyracuse University professors comment on notable "BioArt" creations by renowned artist Eduardo Kac, who will be the keynote speaker for the Kashi and Kameshwar C. Wali Lecture on October 24.