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Throughout the course of your studies, you will acquire essential analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.

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Upcoming Events

Benli Jiang:Studies of Self-Organized Broad-Beam Ion Beam Nanopatterning with Real-Time Probes: X-Ray and Laser

  • Apr 17
  • 9:30 AM
  • PRB 595
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Apr 23

Nathan Rose:Adiabatic Sensitivity in Classical Chaotic Systems

  • 2:30 PM
  • SCI 352
Apr 24

Y. Xu: Efficient Polymer and Polymer Composites Discovery Using Atomic Force Microscopy

  • 3:00 PM
  • PRB 595
Apr 28

Edmond's Colloquium: Adam Riess

  • 3:30 PM

Department News

Professor Plamen Ch. Ivanov announced as American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellow

March 31, 2026

Master’s Program in Quantum Science and Engineering at Boston University

March 6, 2026

Tribute to Professor Bill Klein

February 17, 2026

We are pleased to welcome our newest hires of our Quantum Science and Engineering Collaborative, Dries Sels and Nikola Maksimovic! 

February 9, 2026

BU Physics Department annual Pumpkin Drop!

November 4, 2025

BU Physicists Celebrate 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics

April 15, 2025
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