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At Western, astrophysics researchers will guide you in studying celestial phenomena like black holes, exoplanets, meteoroids, planetary atmospheres, interstellar matter, and galactic evolution across the ages. The expertise gained through this program distinguishes our alumni, who contribute to groundbreaking studies such as detecting gravitational waves and identifying extrasolar planets.
The Physics and Astronomy Department at Western is dedicated to unraveling the universal principles that dictate existence. Our cross-disciplinary work examines interactions between matter, energy, and forces across all scales - from Earthly phenomena to the extreme environments near black holes. We explore both the medical and environmental applications of physics alongside the fundamental physics governing cosmic megastructures.