Applied physics is the study of physics for a practical purpose, as opposed to physics motived solely for an improved fundamental understanding. This includes technological advances such as the ...

Jason Kalirai, an astrophysicist and space mission area executive at APL, has been selected as a fellow by the American ...

As head of the Research and Exploratory Development Department, Merkle will accelerate innovation and collaborate with APL’s ...

Breakthrough ideas and technologies make the world better. With a BS in Applied Physics from Michigan Tech, you'll learn the fundamental laws of the physical universe so you can find those ...

The Applied Physics Laboratory, led by Dr. D. Dobrynin, was formed in 2011, and is focused on the fundamental and applied research of “cold” atmospheric pressure plasmas. Primary research areas ...

Scientists working in applied physics are aiming to have the results of their research be used toward developing new materials or technologies. It is often considered to be a bridge between "pure" ...

The physics department has established Tracks in Applied Physics and Applied Science. By choosing this program, your Ph.D. degree will still be in physics, but the five course courses you take in your ...

Scientists have come a step closer to understanding how collisionless shock waves -- found throughout the universe -- are able to accelerate particles to extreme speeds.

Andrew Merkle has been selected as the new head of the Research and Exploratory Development Department, or REDD, at the Johns ...

UMass Lowell’s Department of Physics and Applied Physics offers a Master of Science in Radiological Sciences and Protection, Medical Physics Option and a Doctor of Philosophy in Physics, Medical ...