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

May
20
Date
Tuesday, May 20, 2025. 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Varian 355
May
20
Date
Tuesday, May 20, 2025. 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Location: Hewlett Teaching Center
370 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford, CA 94305
200
May
27
Date
Tuesday, May 27, 2025. 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Location: Hewlett Teaching Center
370 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford, CA 94305
200

News Spotlight

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  • In the News
Physicists Dan and Helen Quinn made waves in physics and in their community
  • Announcements
  • Faculty

Two Stanford scholars have been elected to the American Philosophical Society, the oldest learned society in the United States.

Founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1743 for the purpose of “promoting useful knowledge,” the American Philosophical Society is composed of...

  • Announcements
  • Awards

Michelle Park ’26 received this year’s Goldwater scholarship, joining the 113 Stanford students who have earned the title since 1989, the scholarship’s inaugural year.

“Becoming a Goldwater Scholar is a testament to the life-long commitment I have made to serve...

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.