MSc in Physics - Photonics and Atmospheric, Molecular, and Optical Physics in Waterloo Canada | University of Waterloo

Our Physics program ranks among Canada's most extensive, providing undergraduate and graduate courses in diverse fields including applied physics, astrophysics, biophysics, chemical physics, mathematical physics, and quantum computing. As a research-driven department, we concentrate on five key areas: astrophysics, biological physics, condensed matter physics, optics, and quantum computing, with faculty experts employing theoretical, experimental, and computational approaches. For those seeking advanced studies in Physics and Astronomy, our Graduate Studies in Physics (GSiP) program stands as one of Canada's - and the world's - most substantial physics and astronomy graduate programs. Our collaborative culture and innovative spirit create a uniquely diverse graduate experience. Recognized among the global top 100 (QS rankings 2020), the University of Waterloo's Department of Physics and Astronomy has produced groundbreaking research, including the 2018 Nobel Prize in Physics. We form a vital component of Waterloo's thriving physics network, collaborating with prestigious institutions like the Institute for Quantum Computing, Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, and Waterloo Center for Astrophysics.

Exploring light-matter interactions represents a cutting-edge frontier in contemporary science and technology. Research in photonics and Atomic, Molecular, and Optical (AMO) physics primarily focuses on manipulating light and matter properties. AMO physics breakthroughs have led to both fundamental discoveries like novel quantum matter phases and practical innovations such as high-power lasers transforming eye surgery and atomic clocks powering GPS satellites.