JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITYEST. 1876

America’s First Research University

Exploring nature from cosmic to quantum

With its world-renowned faculty and state-of-the-art facilities, the William H. Miller III Department of Physics and Astronomy combines the best aspects of a top research university with the more intimate learning environment typical of small liberal arts colleges.

  • Degrees Offered BA, BS, BA/MA, PhD
  • Major Physics
  • Minor Physics, Space Science and Engineering

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PhD Program

Graduate students have flexibility in choosing their course of research and designing their path through the program.

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Undergraduate

Whether your interest is in astronomy, condensed matter, particle physics, or plasma spectroscopy, you'll find state-of-the-art tools at your disposal.

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Award-winning Faculty

Students have the opportunity to work with experts in a wide range of fields, even as undergraduates.

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Black hole coffee

Discussions about black hole papers take place on Fridays at 10:30 am in Bloomberg 235, or on the patio, weather permitting.

Broad Theory Seminar: Dan Beller (JHU)

Title: Topological defects in liquid crystals, Abstract: I will present an introduction to the theory of topological defects in materials, giving an intuitive overview of homotopy theory and exploring how […]

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