物理学对于理解我们周围的世界，我们内部的世界以及我们以外的世界至关重要。它是许多其他科学的基础，包括化学，工程，海洋学，地震学和天文学（并可应用于生物学或医学）。对我们周围世界的了解是人类众多冒险中最崇高的追求之一。通过发现自然界的基本规律，满足了学习的内在渴望，并且可以提高后代的生活质量。因为物理学是科学的最基础，所以它在这些工作中起着核心作用。无论是20世纪的爱因斯坦（Albert Einstein）还是17世纪的艾萨克·牛顿（Isaac Newton），物理学家们总是提出难题，并提供独特，出乎意料且
Physics is crucial to understanding the world around us, the world inside us and the world beyond us. It is the basis of many other sciences, including chemistry, engineering, oceanography, seismology and astronomy (and can be applied to biology or medical science). The quest to understand the world around us is one of the noblest of mankind's many adventures. By discovering the basic laws of nature, the inherent desire to learn is satisfied, and the quality of life for all generations to follow may be enhanced. Because Physics is the most fundamental of the sciences, it plays the central role in these efforts. Whether Albert Einstein in the 20th century or Isaac Newton in the 17th century is considered, physicists have always asked difficult questions and provided unique, unexpected and intellectually challenging answers. As a Physics major, you're offered the opportunity to join this small but dedicated group of professional scientists. With about 100 Physics majors and 27 permanent faculty members and several visiting professors in residence, our student-faculty ratio is excellent and is one of the greatest strengths of the program. Advanced courses include modern physics, advanced laboratory, optics, theoretical mechanics, quantum mechanics, astrophysics, solid state physics, electromagnetic theory, plasma physics and many other topics. This variety allows flexibility in designing a plan of study.