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
Lipson Wins 2020 Erna Hamburger Prize by EPFL-WISH
Michal Lipson was named the Erna Hamburger Prize Winner 2020 by the EPFL-WISH) (Women In Science & Humanities) Foundation MoreNov 16 2020 | Lipson Group
Columbia Partners in National Effort to Spur Advancements in Quantum Science
Three Columbia Engineering and University researchers have joined a $115 million DOE-funded center that will pioneer quantum technologies. MoreSep 01 2020
Gaeta & Yu Receive NSF Grant for Quantum Computing
Professors Alexander Gaeta and Nanfang Yu are part of a team who recently received an NSF funded grant to work on quantum computing. MoreSep 08 2020 | NSF.GOV
Assembly begins on ITER, a massive scientific project that seeks to replicate the sun's fusion power here on Earth
Michael Mauel, a professor of applied physics at Columbia University, called the start of ITER assembly "a milestone for international science and demonstration MoreJul 28 2020 | CBS News
Okawachi Elected Optical Society Fellow
Yoshi Okawachi, a Research Scientist in the APAM Department was elected a fellow of The Optical Society. MoreOct 07 2020
Herman's New Book - Coming Home to Math
MoreMay 04 2020