Applied Physics Program
Welcome to the Applied Physics Program in the Department of Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics.
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
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Nov 22 2021 | By Holly Evarts | Photo credit: Heqing Huang and Cheng-Chia Tsai/Columbia Engineering
Paz-Soldan receives DOE awards for work to advance Fusion Science and Control at National Facilities
The awards recognize Prof. Paz-Soldan’s past and future contributions to harnessing controlled fusion reactions on earth MoreSep 25 2021
In Memoriam: Thomas C. Marshall
Columbia Engineering mourns the loss of Thomas C. Marshall, Professor Emeritus of Applied Physics MoreAug 05 2021
Paz-Soldan Honored for Contributions to Plasma Physics Research
Carlos Paz-Soldan has been named recipient of the 2021 Thomas H. Stix Award for Outstanding Early Career Contributions to Plasma Physics Research from the MoreAug 02 2021 | Columbia Engineering
Venkataraman - Electrifying Chemistry
Latha Venkataraman pioneers a new method for ‘green chemistry’ MoreJun 24 2021 | Columbia Engineering Magazine
Fooling fusion fuel: How to discipline unruly plasma
Prof. Paz-Soldan, a co-author of a new Physical Review Letters article, was featured in ScienceDaily MoreApr 27 2021 | ScienceDaily
Mauel Receives Fusion Power Associates 2020 Leadership Award
Michael E. Mauel, Professor of Applied Physics, received the 2020 Leadership Award from the Fusion Power Associates (FPA) for his outstanding leadership MoreDec 18 2020
Building Tough 3D Nanomaterials with DNA
Columbia Engineers use DNA nanotechnology to create highly resilient synthetic nanoparticle-based materials that can be processed through conventional MoreMar 19 2021 | By Holly Evarts | Photos and Animation Oleg Gang/Columbia Engineering