What physics is in the HMC Core? (June 16, 2016)
Core physics begins with Special Relativity, which beautifully illustrates how careful reasoning from simple premises can teach you an incredible […]
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What about the physics curriculum? (June 16, 2016)
By design, the physics curriculum is lean enough to give physics majors an unconstrained elective each semester. With nine options, […]
What can you do with a physics degree? (June 16, 2016)
What’s a physics degree from HMC good for? Plenty. But don’t just take our word for it. Listen to what our […]
Where do our students go? (June 16, 2016)
Somewhat more than half of physics majors head immediately to graduate school for PhDs in physics or related disciplines. The […]
Can I participate in research? (June 16, 2016)
Definitely! With 13 full-time faculty members, research activities in the department investigate quantum information, defects in colloids, thin-film magnetic systems, […]
Why study physics at HMC? (June 16, 2016)
Critical mass, for one thing. We have a large enough department to support a variety of research projects and enough […]
Physics Advanced Placement Exams (June 16, 2016)
Students interested in placing into the advanced sections of mechanics (Physics 24A), or out of mechanics entirely, should take the […]
Physics Diagnostic Test (June 16, 2016)
All incoming frosh take a 90-minute diagnostic exam covering applied mathematics and mechanics. The test is an important part of […]
Letter from the Chair (June 16, 2016)
Dear HMC Physics Alum, I write you with a short update on the department and to ask for your help […]
HMC Hosts ALPhA Workshop on Quantum Optics (June 16, 2016)
Theresa Lynn and Richard Haskell hosted a three-day ALPhA Immersion workshop on quantum optics, using the setup in the Stoddard […]