Department of Physics

MagLab chief scientist appointed to President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology

Published: September 22, 2021 | 11:10 am

The chief scientist at the Florida State University-headquartered National High Magnetic Field Laboratory has been appointed to serve on the […]

CCI’s Larry Dennis returns to faculty after 17 years of service as dean

Published: August 10, 2021 | 11:01 am

As a nuclear physicist with an interest in information technology education, it’s safe to say that Larry Dennis likes to […]

FSU researchers receive NSF grant to investigate quantum effects in a potential hybrid semiconductor

Published: June 30, 2021 | 11:27 am

A fascinating hybrid organic-inorganic compound has shown remarkable promise over the past few years as a material for light-emitting and solar devices. But while researchers […]

FSU physics professor wins early career award from Department of Energy

Published: June 4, 2021 | 1:23 pm

A Florida State University researcher has received an award from the Department of Energy to conduct cutting-edge research on quantum […]

Staring into space: Physicists predict neutron stars may be bigger than previously imagined

Published: May 13, 2021 | 12:38 pm

When a massive star dies, first there is a supernova explosion. Then, what’s left over becomes either a black hole or a neutron […]

FSU early career researchers receive prestigious NSF award

Published: May 6, 2021 | 3:02 pm

Three Florida State University faculty members have been recognized by the National Science Foundation with the prestigious CAREER Award, a […]

2020 FSU Dirac Lectures to include Nobel Prize-winning physicist

Published: October 16, 2020 | 11:40 am

The Florida State University Department of Physics will host the 2020 Dirac Lectures virtually from Monday, Oct. 19, through Friday, […]

FSU physicist named American Physical Society Fellow

Published: September 29, 2020 | 3:31 pm

A Florida State University faculty member has been named a 2020 Fellow of the American Physical Society. Ingo Wiedenhöver, a […]

FSU sets school record with nine Fulbright Scholars

Published: September 16, 2020 | 3:48 pm

Nine Florida State University faculty members have been selected as U.S. Fulbright Scholar Program award recipients, setting a new FSU record for most Fulbright Scholars in one year. […]