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Physics

Physics is the study of the universe and how it works. Questions in physics range from the very big (evolution of the universe) to the very small (atoms and quantum physics), and from the very fast (relativity) to the very slow (laser cooling).

Steven OlmschenkSteven Olmschenk, Associate Professor, Chair of Physics & Astronomy
Cathy GehoCathy Geho, Academic Administrative Assistant

Physics

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Location: Olin Science Hall - 101
Phone: 740-587-6223
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Physics majors enjoy the use of state-of-the-art experimental apparatus such as tunable lasers, optical and infrared spectrometers, and ultra-high vacuum equipment.

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Physics major Rahul Shrestha '21

Multiple Realities

Quantum enthusiast Rahul Shrestha ’21 is many things at once: student, teacher, researcher, yearbook editor & designer, and international student.
Sarah Spielman '21

A 'DESIREE' for Beamtime

A summer project in Sweden at the DESIREE facility is just one highlight of physics major Sarah Spielman’s research into negative ions.
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Imaging a galaxy far far away

If you're a fan of 'Star Wars,' Prof. Dan Homan can talk to you about a real-life galaxy that has a 'TIE' to the blockbuster movie series.
Bebe Wang '20 presenting his summer research project.
How We Learn

A physic(al) path to engineering

Bebe Wang ‘20 was awarded a $10,000 NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship. Here’s how the physics major and champion swimmer combined his loves at Denison.
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Play Ball Better

A physics lab figures out the mechanics of throwing a baseball.
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Solving the skyscraper

Working through problems, even in physics, is an act of creative improvisation.
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Arc of a diver

Physics major Robbie Christian is following his dream, teaching diving.
William Phillips
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Cool physics

Nobel laureate in physics, William Phillips, brings his research and considerable enthusiasm to Denison.
Steve Doty
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The Philosophy of Physics

Professor of Physics and Astronomy Steve Doty was awarded a Charles Brickman Award for Excellence in Teaching.

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