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To address these and similar inquiries, physicists develop ever more advanced particle accelerators that smash particle beams together at tremendous energies. These collisions recreate, on a tiny scale, the conditions present during the Universe's formation - what we commonly call the Big Bang. As a result, Particle Physics is increasingly intertwined with Astrophysics. The University of Florida bridges these disciplines through its Institute for High Energy Physics and Astrophysics, where experimental particle physics meets astrophysics, while particle theorists contribute to the Institute for Fundamental Theory. Both institutes operate within the Physics Department.
The Physics Department strives to push boundaries in both theoretical and applied physics, creating a stimulating academic environment for graduate students. Our research spans multiple fields: astrophysics (including particle astrophysics, cosmology, and gravitation), condensed matter and materials physics (with experimental, theoretical, and computational approaches), low temperature physics, elementary particle physics (both experimental and theoretical), and biological physics. This wide-ranging research portfolio offers opportunities to explore nearly all modern physics domains. Despite our department's scale, we prioritize creating customized graduate programs aligned with each student's background and aspirations. Our Graduate Coordinator ensures every student receives individualized guidance throughout their advanced degree journey.