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Condensed Matter Physics
Astrophysics at UMBC
Atmospheric Physics Research
Quantum Information Science
Our research portfolio is growing

Condensed Matter Physics

UMBC research ranges from nanostructures to ultrafast optics

Astrophysics at UMBC

Making breakthroughs in observational and theoretical astrophysics

Atmospheric Physics Research

UMBC leads the way in remote sensing and atmospheric radiation

Quantum Information Science

UMBC is pushing the limits of quantum science and technology

Our research portfolio is growing

Our research programs are booming....join, learn, discover, contribute!

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Physics Building
Room 220

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  • Congratulations to our Spring 2022 Ph.D. and M.S. Graduates! May 26, 2022 9:33 AM
  • Walk the Loop Group Fun May 18, 2022 8:31 AM
  • Graduating Sr. Kaitlyn Szekerczes wins Fulbright Fellowship May 16, 2022 11:16 AM
  • 6th Annual Earth Day Symposium May 2, 2022 1:54 PM
  • Congratulations to Mansoor Shehzad - Phi Kappa Phi April 28, 2022 10:03 AM

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The UMBC Physics Department has 25 faculty, roughly 50 graduate students, and 150 undergraduate majors. Our department’s research is centered in 4 main areas: astrophysics, atmospheric physics, condensed matter physics, and quantum optics and quantum information.

 

 

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News

  • Congratulations to our Spring 2022 Ph.D. and M.S. Graduates! May 26, 2022 9:33 AM
  • Walk the Loop Group Fun May 18, 2022 8:31 AM
  • Graduating Sr. Kaitlyn Szekerczes wins Fulbright Fellowship May 16, 2022 11:16 AM
  • 6th Annual Earth Day Symposium May 2, 2022 1:54 PM
  • Congratulations to Mansoor Shehzad - Phi Kappa Phi April 28, 2022 10:03 AM

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Location

Physics Building
Room 220

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  • Contact Us
  • Department of Physics on myUMBC
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