Research Areas
The department has active research programs in condensed matter theory, condensed matter experiment, and astrophysics. There are many research opportunities for undergrads and grad students. Just consult our faculty if you would like to get involved!
Astrophysics
- Dark Energy - Dr. Barkhouse
- Galaxy Clusters - Dr. Barkhouse
- Globular Clusters - Dr. Barkhouse
- Interstellar Hydrodynamics - Dr. Young
- Supernovae Explosions - Dr. Young
Condensed Matter Physics
- Condensed Matter Theory - Dr. Schwalm and Dr. Loh
- Scanning Tunneling Microscopy/Spectroscopy - Dr. Oncel
- Ferromagnetic Resonance and Antiresonance - Dr. Dewar
- High Pressure Physics - Dr. Marasinghe
- Magnetic Materials - Dr. Marasinghe
- Negative Index of Refraction Metamaterials - Dr. Dewar
- Novel Vitreous Materials - Dr. Marasinghe
- Superconductivity - Dr. Loh
- Ultra phosphate optical Materials - Dr. Marasinghe
- Low Dimensional Physics - Dr. Oncel