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In 1884, a new physics laboratory opened
at Harvard. It was
based on the revolutionary idea that "the department
of physics in a University must embrace both teaching
and investigation" (John Trowbridge).
From those pioneering days and throughout the Department's long and illustrious history, its faculty and students have been engaged in groundbreaking research and standard-setting instruction, contributing importantly to Harvard's reputation as one of the premier institutions of higher learning in the world. Among Harvard's 43 Nobel laureates, 10 are or were physics faculty members. Today, the latest generation of Harvard physicists continues to bring new insights into the exploration of fundamental problems involving physics at all length scales, and to provide outstanding and innovative educational opportunities to the many talented men and women who enroll in Harvard's flexible undergraduate and graduate programs..
From those pioneering days and throughout the Department's long and illustrious history, its faculty and students have been engaged in groundbreaking research and standard-setting instruction, contributing importantly to Harvard's reputation as one of the premier institutions of higher learning in the world. Among Harvard's 43 Nobel laureates, 10 are or were physics faculty members. Today, the latest generation of Harvard physicists continues to bring new insights into the exploration of fundamental problems involving physics at all length scales, and to provide outstanding and innovative educational opportunities to the many talented men and women who enroll in Harvard's flexible undergraduate and graduate programs..
Department News and Updates
| Physics PhD application deadline is December 15, 2011, 5 p.m., Eastern Standard Time. |
| The department welcome Christine Thurmond, Assistant Director of Faculty and Staff services! |
A memorial minute was held for Prof. Michael Tinkham at the December 5 faculty meeting. |
Please read the abridged version of the text here. |
| Prof. Lisa Randall's new book, Knocking on Heaven's Door, has been chosen as one of New York Times 100 Notable Books of 2011. |
Prof. Richard Wilson has been awarded the 2012 Andrei Sakharov Prize by the American Physical Society. |
"For tireless efforts in defense of human rights and freedom of expression and education anywhere in the world, and for inspiring students, colleagues and others to do the same." |
| The Department of Physics seeks to appoint a tenure-track professor in Theoretical Particle Physics. |
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