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PhysicsActing Department Chairperson: Lesser, PeterLocation: 3438 Ingersoll Hall Phone: 718-951-5418 Fax: 718-951-4407 
The Department of Physics prepares students to enter into the mainstream of contemporary physics by providing them with an opportunity to pursue original research. Students in the program receive a sound background in the fundamentals of physics through intensive course work in core subjects as well as an opportunity to develop individual interests through a selection of modern electives. Most graduate courses are given at the CUNY Graduate Center. Generally, thesis work is done on the participating campuses. The graduate student may choose a research specialization from the principal areas of modern theoretical and experimental physics. The research programs are particularly strong in the following areas: elementary particle and high-energy physics; solid state and condensed matter physics; laser physics and quantum optics; atomic and molecular physics; astrophysics; geophysics and fluid dynamics (including earth and planetary physics); biophysics; biomedical physics; low-energy nuclear physics; relativity; organic insulator radiation damage; thin film superconductor physics; and theoretical plasma physics. These research programs are carried out at one or more of the campuses participating in the Ph.D. Program in Physics, where students have access to excellent modern facilities, shops, libraries, and various departmental and University computers. Some research opportunities are also available at other senior colleges of CUNY. Brooklyn College participates in the use of the light source at Brookhaven National Laboratories.
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