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Physics serves as the foundation for all natural sciences, exploring the universe across every dimension of space, time, and energy. While physics employs varied methodologies, they all share the same goal: creating and improving fundamental theories that accurately describe experimental results and observations. The breakthroughs in physics represent some of humanity's greatest intellectual accomplishments, profoundly shaping culture and civilization. Department researchers investigate diverse areas including astrophysics, biophysics, cosmology, particle physics, gravity, condensed matter physics (both hard and soft), and statistical physics. Their experimental work occurs in cutting-edge campus laboratories as well as major facilities worldwide, such as CERN's Large Hadron Collider and prominent astronomical observatories.
The department's academic offerings cater to different student needs. Physics majors follow a challenging core curriculum with exposure to cutting-edge research opportunities. For non-physics science students, specialized courses highlight the physical principles supporting other scientific disciplines. Meanwhile, non-science majors can explore introductory courses that showcase physics' key concepts and their influence on modern society.