"A physicist is an atom's way of knowing about atoms." --George Wald

Welcome to the Department of Physics at CSU

The Physics Wing at CSU The Department maintains a tradition of excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and its faculty pursue vigorous research programs in many of the most active areas of physics.

Learn more about the exciting things happening in the CSU Department of Physics by following the links in the navigation bar to the right.


Dr. Mark Boslough is 2008 Physics Distinguished Alumnus

He will be giving talks on campus April 24 and 25. Today@CSU has a story, and see this PDF file for additional information including abstracts of the talks.

Profs. Fairbank and Lee receive $1.1M Keck Foundation Grant for Quantum Computing

Today@CSU has a story.

Current Newsletter

May 2008 Physics Newsletter
Brimming with information concerning the department, its students, and alumni. Take a look here! (pdf)