Undergraduates
Why does the space shuttle returning to Earth cause two separate sonic booms?
Follow the step by step directions given at the web site where the on-line application is completed (On-line Application). When you are prompted to choose your Proposed Program or Department, you should select " Physics " from the drop down list. This is an alphabetized list. The next section is where you need to indicate which degree you wish to pursue (PhD or MS*).
*Note that we do not have a traditional terminal MS program as the goal of our department is the PhD. The field of specialization information is a text box in which you should type the area(s) you are most interested in studying. For the possible choices for area of specialization, please see the table below.
| Theoretical | Experimental |
|---|---|
| Astrophysics & General Relativity (apply to Physics Department) |
Astrophysics (apply directly to the Astronomy Department) |
| Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics | Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics |
| Biophysics | Biophysics |
| Complex Systems | Complex Systems |
| Condensed Matter Physics | Condensed Matter Physics |
| High Energy Particle Physics | High Energy Particle Physics |
| Nuclear Physics | Nuclear Physics |
| Undecided | Undecided |
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