物理系提供物理学博士学位，选修硕士学位。我们的研究专业包括实验粒子物理学，粒子天体物理学，理论粒子物理学和宇宙学，分子生物物理学，实验生物物理学，实验凝聚态物理学，理论量子凝聚态物理学，统计物理学，高分子物理学和计算物理学。跨学科的机会很多，尤其是在工程学院和光子学研究中心。主要资源包括科学仪器设施，电子设计设施以及计算科学中心的超级计算机集群。
The Physics PhD program educates students to become scholars and researchers in physics. Our graduates are trained to teach and to carry out original research that is theoretical, experimental, computational, or a blend of these approaches. Research specialties include:<br><br>Biological physics<br>Computational physics<br>Experimental condensed matter physics<br>Theoretical condensed matter physics<br>Particle astrophysics and cosmology<br>Experimental particle physics<br>Theoretical particle physics<br>Photonics<br>Statistical physics<br><br>Our program prepares professional scientists for careers in academic, industrial, and government settings. To be admitted to the program, a student needs at least a bachelor's degree in physics or a closely related discipline.<br><br>Our program offers numerous interdisciplinary opportunities, particularly with the Chemistry, Computer Science, and Mathematics Departments in the College of Arts & Sciences, the College of Engineering, and the Materials Science & Engineering Division. Major resources include the Scientific Instrument Facility, Electronics Design Facility, Hariri Institute for Computing and Computational Science & Engineering, and Photonics Center.<br><br>Learning Outcomes<br>Demonstrate a thorough and advanced understanding of the core areas of physics, including mechanics, electricity and magnetism, thermal and statistical physics, and quantum mechanics, along with the mathematics necessary for quantitative and qualitative analyses in these areas.<br>Demonstrate the ability to acquire, analyze, and interpret quantitative data in the core areas of physics.<br>Demonstrate the ability to conduct theoretical, experimental, or computational research that makes original contributions to our understanding of the physical world.<br>Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate the results of research in both written and oral presentations.<br>Demonstrate the ability to use advanced computational methodologies in research and teaching.<br>Demonstrate the ability to conduct scholarly activities in a professional and ethical manner.