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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).

Melanie Lott '04 Melanie Lott ’04 , Associate Professor, Chair of Physics & Astronomy
Cathy Geho Cathy 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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Total eclipse of The Hill

Perfect weather and breathtaking views made this once-in-a-lifetime event live up to the hype.
Jaelyn Roth ’23, building a graph to illustrate her research

Peering into black holes

Physics major Jaelyn Roth’s research helps astrophysicists see supermassive black holes and their related phenomenon more clearly.
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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How We Learn

Play Ball Better

A physics lab figures out the mechanics of throwing a baseball.
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How We Learn

Solving the skyscraper

Working through problems, even in physics, is an act of creative improvisation.
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Where We Go

Arc of a diver

Physics major Robbie Christian is following his dream, teaching diving.

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Honors Day 2025

A long-standing tradition in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, Honors Day celebrates the hard work and dedication of its students.

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