Welcome to the Physics Department.

Welcome to the Physics Department.

Welcome to the Physics Department.

Welcome to the Physics Department.

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Stanford Physics is a teaching and research department. Our course offerings range from Freshman seminars to advanced graduate classes. We enjoy close connections to Applied Physics and departments at SLAC.

Upcoming Events & Seminars

July
16
Date
Thursday, July 16, 2026. 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Physics and Astrophysics Building, Room 102/103 (PAB102/103)
August
5
Date
Wednesday, August 5, 2026. 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Physics and Astrophysics Building, Room 102/103 (PAB102/103)
October
16
Date
Friday, October 16, 2026. 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: Varian
382 Via Pueblo, Stanford, CA 94305

News Spotlight

From a mountaintop in Chile, under clear dark skies, NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory has begun the revolutionary Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST). The 10-year survey is Rubin’s signature campaign to create the most comprehensive, cinematic...

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This article explains how physicists try to make sense of how the quantum world works in our expanding universe. Tom Hartman describes how black hole physics can help us understand the universe at its smallest levels.

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The Lloyd W. Dinkelspiel Award recognizes distinctive contributions to undergraduate education and the quality of student life.

Patricia Rose Burchat is the Gabilan Professor and professor of physics in the School of Humanities & Sciences (H&S). She is recognized for...

Our Research

Undergraduates, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows are mentored in astrophysics, cosmology, particle physics, atomic and laser physics, and condensed matter physics. Check out our research areas below.

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Physics is grateful for the alumni and friends who support the department. Your gift is tax-deductible under applicable rules. To make a secure credit card payment, please click the giving button.