Physics (Ph.D.)

The research programs of the Department of Physics are focused in the areas of atomic, molecular and optical physics, condensed soft and biological matter physics, cosmology and particle astrophysics, high energy physics, and physics education research. We have concentrated our major research commitments in these areas to maintain strength and balance. The Department of Physics offers graduate programs leading to the Ph.D. degree. These are described here with the research interests of the faculty. Our graduate core curriculum is an excellent foundation for work in a large variety of specialties. More details: https://catalog.k-state.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=58&poid=20485