Physics Research Subgroups and Subdivisions
Physics Research at CCNY 2012 (pdf)
Atomic and Molecular Physics
City College has a strong and active research group in atomic and molecular physics. Research in this field has led to the understanding of atomic and molecular structure and interactions. In addition, atomic physics has provided a testing ground for fundamental theories such as quantum electrodynamics andunified gauge theories of the electro-weak interaction. Atomic and Molecular Physics......
Science and Technology Policy
Analysis of federal S&T policies, budgets and regulations and advocacy on specific issues including, R&D budgets, energy, defense, non-proliferation, homeland security, science education and the environment. Science and Technology Policy...Biophysics
Biophysics interfaces physics with biology and medicine and is one of the most rapidly developing areas of physics. Because of their specialized training and knowledge, physicists have made major contributions in revealing the secrets of life and in the treatment of disease. Biophysics...Experimental Condensed-Matter Physics
Research includes t he development and application of new methods in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy and imaging; transport and magnetic properties of a variety of materials, mostly at low temperatures; magnetic properties of molecular nanomagnets, sometimes referred to as single-molecule magnets; surface reactions of oxygen with crystalline SiC; preparation and characterization of a variety of crystalline and amorphous semiconductor and insulating films; optical spectroscopic techniques to study correlated-electron systems and nano-systems; physical properties of electron systems of reduced dimensionality. Experimental Condensed Matter Physics...Center for Advanced Technology in Photonics Applications (CAT)
The CAT, a CUNY-wide research center, supports cutting edge photonics research, develops technological innovations and applications, facilitates product development and leverages its NYSTAR funding with industrial and federal funds to promote industrial development in the state of New York. It supports New York State industry through licensing of intellectual property, technology transfer, project collaboration and training of technicians and students. Center for Advance Technology...Institute for Ultrafast Spectroscopy and Lasers (IUSL)
The IUSL was established 25 years ago to serve as a center of excellence for research and education in modern laser optics and spectroscopy. It attracts faculty members, graduate students and undergraduate students from the Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, and Electrical Engineering departments of CCNY, and senior research scientists, postdoctoral research associates, and visiting scholars from around the globe. The latest issue of The IUSL Report. IUSL...Theoretical Condensed-Matter Physics
Research includes strongly correlated systems in low dimensions; materials science, surface science, sonoluminescence; interaction of light with matter; statistical mechanics; symmetry and symmetry breaking in condensed matter. Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics...Soft-Condensed Matter Physics: The Levich Institute
Research includes rheology; nonlinear fluids, including liquid crystals, polymers and polymer blends, and yield-stress materials; polymer interfaces; flow instabilities. Soft-Condensed Matter Physics...The Levich Institute
General Theoretical Physics
Research includes stochastic electrodynamics; fundamental problems in quantum theory. General Theoretical Physics...Theoretical and Particle Physics
The central objective of all particle physics research is to understand the fundamental interactions of the basic forms of matter and their ultimate structure. The high energy theory group's activity centers on a quantum-field-theoretical study of these interactions, with specific emphasis on gauge field theories, which are indispensable for the description of all interactions. Theoretical and Particle Physics...Laser Physics, Mediphotonics and Quantum Optics and the Photonics Laboratory
Laser spectroscopic techniques have been pioneered at City College and are being used to study dynamical properties of a variety of physical and biological systems. Several laboratories cited in the research sections above make extensive use of laser-scattering and laser-based diagnostic techniques.Beyond this, City College has a comprehensive research program in quantum optics and applied quantum phenomenology. Lasers, Optics, Photonics...
Physics Education
● Physics Education Research: Systematic studies on how students learn science in general and physics in particular.● Innovative Instruction: Student-centered instructional strategies with documented effectiveness.
● Teacher Education: Programs for in-service and pre-service science teachers ranging from elementary shool to high school.
● Community Outreach: Educational and fun interactive physics shows for pre-college classes at all levels, both at CCNY and at area schools.
● Physics Education....
Faculty by Research Specialty
