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Physics serves as the foundation for all natural sciences, focusing on comprehending the universe across every dimension of space, time, and energy. While physics employs varied methodologies, they all aim to create and improve fundamental theories that accurately describe experimental results and observations. Physics breakthroughs represent some of humanity's greatest intellectual accomplishments, profoundly shaping culture and society. Department researchers explore diverse areas including astrophysics, biophysics, cosmology, particle physics, gravity, condensed matter physics, and statistical physics, conducting experiments in cutting-edge campus labs and at global facilities like CERN's Large Hadron Collider and major astronomical observatories.
The department's academic offerings cater to different student needs. Physics undergraduates follow a demanding core curriculum with exposure to cutting-edge research opportunities. For non-physics science majors, specialized courses highlight essential physical principles supporting other scientific disciplines. Meanwhile, non-science majors can explore introductory courses covering physics' key concepts and their modern-world applications.