| If
you want to be doing physics and astronomy instead
of just taking classes, Alfred University is the
place for you. Most of our upper level students get
involved in research projects with our faculty. They
use the facilities at the Stull
Observatory which houses the largest optical
telescope in New York State. They study solar physics,
near earth asteroids, or variable stars. They do
computational physics using a state-of-the-arts Silicon
Graphics Workstation, or they work on particle beam
physics, remotely operating the Cornell Electron-Positron
Storage Ring (CESR).
Physics
The Physics major is designed for students who enjoy investigating the world around them by applying fundamental principles in a quantitative manor. We have several concentrations within our major: Astrophysics for those interested in astronomy, General physics, for those with a broader interest, and Solid State and Mechanical concentrations for those who want engineering courses as part of the physics major. |
