Applied Physics Program

Welcome to the Applied Physics Program in the Department of Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics.
 

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Undergraduate Program

The applied physics undergraduate program stresses the basic physics that underlies most developments in engineering and the mathematical tools that are important to both physicists and engineers.

Graduate Programs

We offer graduate studies leading to the Master of Science (MS), Master of Philosophy (MPhil), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees.

Applied Physics (AP) includes plasma physics and controlled fusion, solid-state physics, optical and laser physics

2025 Sherwood Fusion Theory Conference

Elizabeth Paul, Assistant Professor of Applied Physics, hosted the 2025 Sherwood Fusion Theory Conference as chair of the Local Organizing Committee and member More
Jun 10 2025

Lighting the Way for Women in Science

From being the only woman in her physics class as an undergraduate to revolutionizing silicon photonics in the industry, Michal Lipson’s journey proves that More
Apr 08 2025 | Columbia Engineering

Oleg Gang Named a 2024 Vannevar Bush Fellow

The Department of Defense award will support Gang’s project to explore a functional nanomaterial discovery and fabrication approach using a new concept of More
Jul 11 2024 | Columbia Engineering News

Laser-driving a 2D Material

Columbia Engineers pair vibrating particles, called phonons, with particles of light, called photons, to enhance the nonlinear optical properties of hexagonal More
Jan 04 2024 | By Ellen Neff | Photo Credit: Pixabay