physics

Mar 29, 2017

More Sharing Is Better Sharing: A Q&A With Alum and WIRED Blogger Rhett Allain

In this Q&A, physics alumnus Rhett Allain discusses his WIRED blog and the importance of science communication.

Mar 3, 2017

Physics Students Think and Do

When inappropriate messages were posted on a social media network last fall, physics students Austyn Long and Elliott Holliday turned their thoughts into action to inspire a discussion about diversity.

Feb 7, 2017

Family’s Generosity Supports Students, Faculty

A faculty member and a student at NC State are both pursuing their academic passions thanks the philanthropy of the late John Risley — a longtime professor at the university — and his family.

Dec 21, 2016

Untangling Complex Interactions – With Lasers

Want to know exactly why and how a superconductor works on the atomic level? Hit it with laser pulses.

Dec 2, 2016

2016 Distinguished Alumnus Award: Christina Koch

The recipient of the 2016 Distinguished Alumnus Award is Astronaut Christina Koch.

Nov 29, 2016

New Fabrication Technique Leads to Broader Sunlight Absorption in Plastic Solar Cells

Researchers in the NC State Department of Physics have developed a new strategy for fabricating more efficient plastic solar cells.

Sep 29, 2016

Food Additive Key to Environmentally Friendly, Efficient, Plastic Solar Cells

A common food additive helps researchers create a solar cell that can be manufactured without using environmentally hazardous chemicals.

Sep 27, 2016

To the Stars

Since childhood, Christina Hammock Koch has wanted to be an astronaut. After following her own path, the NC State alumna has done it.

Sep 20, 2016

Reconfigurable Chaos-Based Microchips Offer Possible Solution to Moore’s Law

New nonlinear, chaos-based integrated circuits enable computer chips to perform multiple functions with fewer transistors.

Sep 19, 2016

Nucleon Interactions Key to Quantum Phase Transition

New research by an NC State physicist offers a window into how nuclear interactions are connected to nuclear structure.