physics

In this photo, the top of the Belltower is framed by fall foliage.

Mar 17, 2022

Physicist McLaughlin To Be Inducted Into Research Leadership Academy

Ten faculty members will be inducted into the Research Leadership Academy, including Gail McLaughlin, Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Physics.

Karen Daniels, Distinguished Professor of Physics and University Faculty Scholar

Jan 27, 2022

Physicist Daniels Elected as AAAS Fellow

Karen Daniels, Distinguished Professor of Physics, has been elected as a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science for her contributions to the field of nonlinear and soft-matter physics.

Students pose in front the Dabney Hall sign at NC State.

Jan 24, 2022

NSF-Funded Programs Offer Research Opportunities to External Undergraduate Students

The college will offer three Research Experiences for Undergraduates programs this summer.

Dec 23, 2021

James Webb Space Telescope: Q&A With Astrophysicist Bordoloi

Rongmon Bordoloi, an observational astrophysicist and assistant professor at NC State, discusses the impact of the James Webb Space Telescope.

Dec 17, 2021

Featherstone Receives Richard L. Blanton Outstanding Capstone Award

Physics major Jack Featherstone won the fall 2021 Richard L. Blanton Outstanding Capstone Award.

Dec 1, 2021

Physicist Sun Receives NSF CAREER Award

Dali Sun, an assistant professor in the physics department, received an Early Career Development Award from the National Science Foundation.

Oct 1, 2021

Two-Dimensional Hybrid Metal Halide Device Allows Control of Terahertz Emissions

A 2D hybrid metal halide device allows directional control of terahertz radiation generated by a spintronic scheme.

From left: Park Scholars Mia de los Reyes ’16, Chris Cooper ’17, Nikhil Milind ’21 and Ana Sofia Uzsoy ’21

Aug 30, 2021

4 Questions for NC State’s 4 Churchill Scholars

Catch up with three Sciences students who have won prestigious Churchill Scholarships for graduate study in the United Kingdom.

The NC State Belltower at dusk and night. Photo by Marc Hall

Aug 19, 2021

Partition Function Zeros Are ‘Shortcut’ to Thermodynamic Calculations on Quantum Computers

A new method enables quantum computers to measure the thermodynamic properties of systems by calculating the zeros of the partition function.

multi-colored shards of material, resembling a stained-glass window

Aug 19, 2021

Envisioning Research Winners Capture the Beauty in Their Work

Several graduate and undergraduate students and postdoctoral researchers from the college earned honors in NC State's annual contest celebrating visual representations of research.