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Department of Physics and Astronomy

The Department of Physics and Astronomy has a rich and long history dating back to the latter part of the 19th century. Our faculty and students are exploring nature at all length scales, from the subatomic (quarks and gluons) to the macroscopic (black holes and dark energy), and everything in between (atomic and biological systems).

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Celebrating Black Excellence: Honoring Boilermakers who have shaped our community

Purdue University is committed to honoring the Black students, alumni, faculty and staff who have had pivotal roles in our history. We look up to the individuals who made memorable contributions and thank those who continue to do so today.

Purdue’s strengths in interdisciplinary sciences places it No. 20 globally

Times Higher Education survey, highlighting value of multiple academic disciplines coming together to solve global challenges, ranks Purdue No. 7 among U.S. public universities

APS Conference for Undergraduate Women and Gender Minorities in Physics was hosted at Purdue University

Purdue University welcomed the APS Conference for Undergraduate Women and Gender Minorities in Physics in January 2025. This conference is designed to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment where undergraduate women and gender minorities in physics can connect, share experiences, and explore the diverse opportunities within the field.

Advancing Space Exploration at Purdue Symposium

Join the College of Science with faculty and experts as they discuss leading the next giant leap in human and robotic exploration.

JWST Photos Reveal Bizarre Physics of Supernova Explosions

Scientific American — The best view yet of the Cassiopeia A supernova remnant reveals new secrets. Purdue University astronomer Danny Milisavljevic led the team behind the JWST images.

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