Stevens Students Envision a Better Tool for Eye Testing
youView algorithm and phoropter lens design would improve the experiences and outcomes of the optometry exam
Department of Physics
Physics Alumni Carve Dynamic Careers in Life Sciences Research and Consulting
Empowered by their studies at Stevens Institute of Technology, Frank Corvino and Marko Zivkovik are helping solve some of today’s biggest health challenges
Physics Students Aim for the Stars, Learn Skills for a Thriving Career
The Society of Physics Students (SPS) cultivates a community with a shared passion while helping students develop leadership and communication skills.
Professor’s Laser-Focus Advances Research—and Future Researchers
Ed Whittaker has built his illustrious career out of making things clear, from actual subatomic particles to abstract physics theories
Stevens Researchers Create Entangled Photons 100 Times More Efficiently…
Ultra-bright photon source brings scalable quantum photonics within reach
Stevens Professor Receives NASA Grant to Solve Scattering Problem
Knut Stamnes, professor in the Department of Physics, recently received a grant to build an algorithm that solves the multiple scattering problem vexing scientists who rely on remote sensing
Moving Quantum Physics from the Lab to Your Desktop
Chunlei Qu is conducting fundamental research in quantum physics that can have practical applications in computing, sensing, and material design
The Department of Physics at Stevens promotes the mission to continually advance students' understanding of the universe through undergraduate and graduate degree programs with a special emphasis on the fields of atomic, molecular and optical physics, photonics technology and quantum optics and quantum information science. Stevens researchers educate the next generation of physicists in fields such as graphene technologies, remote sensing, communications and quantum optics.
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Research Labs
The Department of Physics conducts formative research in pioneering areas such as quantum systems, nanophotonics and optics.
CQSE
The Center for Quantum Science & Engineering pursues innovative quantum engineering research, development and education .
Light & Life Laboratory
Becoming global leaders in remote sensing of the environment and in the development of instruments for measuring environmental changes
NanoPhotonics Lab
Fabrication and quantum-optical characterization of functional nanostructured devices made from compound semiconductors and graphitic nanomaterials
Ultrafast Laser Spectroscopy
Investigates the high-speed response of new lasers and materials and passive and active optical systems for higher speed networks
Ultrafast Quantum Control
Designs quantum control methods which are paramount in modern investigations of light-matter interactions and technological applications
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Department of Physics
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Department Leaders
Ting Yu
Professor and Chair of the Department of Physics
Professor Yuping Huang
Gallagher Associate Professor of Physics & Director of the Center for Quantum Science and Engineering
Christopher Search
Associate Professor and Undergraduate Program Director