Physics
A little bit about us ...
- UD ranks among the top 4-year private colleges in the number of graduates who earn the Ph.D. degree in physics.
- UD physics majors consistently win academic scholarships in national competition.
- We offer a low student/faculty ratio.
- Research participation is encouraged for undergraduates, using modern instructional and research laboratories.
- We have a nationally recognized SPS (Society of Physics Students) chapter.
- Internship and co-op opportunities are available to all students.
Welcome
Our graduates find that the undergraduate physics degree provides them with the foundation for various careers in physics and other fields as well. We provide ample opportunities for our students to engage in exciting, meaningful research. Our low faculty-to-student ratio ensures a well balanced, personalized learning experience.
Academics
Learn about Bachelor of Science degrees in the University of Dayton College of Arts and Sciences. We offer more than 15 majors in the natural sciences.
Learn about Bachelor of Science degrees in the University of Dayton College of Arts and Sciences. We offer more than 15 majors in the natural sciences.
The National Institutes of Health awarded University of Dayton physics researcher Chenglong Zhao a four-year, $1.5 million grant to develop a new super-resolution imaging system that can provide high-quality images of biological structures 10,000 times smaller than a human hair.
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A University of Dayton campus landmark since 1959, the Foucault pendulum in Sherman Hall is swinging again after several rounds of repairs in recent years. After decades of wear and tear, and a more recent alignment issue in 2020, faculty and staff restored the pendulum to working order during the summer.
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