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LMU's Physics and Engineering Physics program enables students to explore the fundamental workings of our universe. Physics investigates the core principles governing matter and motion across all scales, from subatomic particles to galactic systems.
Physicists pursue explanations ranging from common occurrences (the paths of baseballs and rainbows, or even how cereal behaves in milk) to extraordinary phenomena (dark matter, black holes, and subatomic particles). Experimental physicists meticulously observe how the universe functions, while theoretical physicists create mathematical frameworks to interpret and forecast these occurrences.
Students develop the recognition that physics forms the foundation of all fundamental sciences and drives technological advancement by addressing the essential nature of matter and energy and the laws controlling their interactions.
Physics and Engineering Physics students explore key physics disciplines: classical and quantum mechanics, electrodynamics, optics, solid state physics, and statistical mechanics.
The Physics curriculum focuses on grasping fundamental concepts, while offering numerous electives that allow for customized study paths.
Engineering Physics students obtain comprehensive training in both engineering - which stresses practical implementation of principles - and physics fundamentals.