"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. David Giltner is this year's Physics Department Distinguished Alumnus

Dr. Giltner will be visiting the Physics Department on Friday, April 10. At 4:00, in the Hammond Auditorium, the annual undergraduate awards ceremony will be followed by a talk from Dr. Giltner.

Current Newsletter

July 2009 Physics Newsletter
Brimming with information concerning the department, its students, and alumni. Take a look here! (pdf)