Department of Physics

FSU physicists will study nuclear reactions of stars with support from National Science Foundation

Published: November 25, 2024 | 8:00 am

Trillions of miles away from our planet, nuclear reactions inside exploding stars produce most of the naturally occurring elements in […]

Physics with a twist: FSU researchers publish new findings on graphene

Published: November 7, 2024 | 2:41 pm

When it comes to electrically conductive nanomaterials, graphene — stronger and lighter than steel and more conductive than copper — […]

FSU physicist earns prestigious American Physical Society award

Published: October 28, 2024 | 8:00 am

A renowned Florida State University particle physicist has earned a major award from one of the country’s preeminent physics organizations, […]

FSU physics lab awarded NSF grant to enhance particle and nuclear physics research, power student experience

Published: October 11, 2024 | 8:23 am

The Florida State University low-energy nuclear physics lab has received new funding from the National Science Foundation to improve the […]

FSU researchers discover new materials, techniques with promising potential for microelectronics and quantum technologies

Published: October 2, 2024 | 1:48 pm

As phones and computers shrink in size, our need for data storage and transfer is growing. Electronic devices have been […]

Particles, stars and crystals: FSU professors invite community for fun hands-on physics activities

Published: September 23, 2024 | 10:32 am

Florida State University physics professors are welcoming the community into the classroom this fall to learn about atomic particles, stars, […]

Three FSU faculty elected to Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida

Published: July 31, 2024 | 1:57 pm

Three Florida State University researchers have been elected to the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida (ASEMFL). Professor […]

Skylar Ruffner

Published: July 31, 2024 | 9:30 am

A dynamic blend of academic achievement, athletic dedication and community engagement has marked Skylar Ruffner’s Florida State University journey. Initially […]

FSU researchers identify unique phenomenon in Kagome metal

Published: July 30, 2024 | 10:04 am

In traditional Japanese basket-weaving, the ancient “Kagome” design seen in many handcrafted creations is characterized by a symmetrical pattern of […]