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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Professor Andreas Jung of Purdue Physics and Astronomy
Purdue Physics and Astronomy professor Andreas Jung’s research sits at the intersection of particle physics, detector mechanics, AI, machine learning and quantum computing. Watch the full-length video on how Jung and his team are tackling real-world problems, training students, and helping shape the future of physics at Purdue.
Leading in Quantum Materials & Devices: Quantum Semiconductor Systems Group/Microsoft Quantum Purdue
The Quantum Semiconductor Systems Group / Microsoft Quantum Purdue focuses on the quantum-mechanical properties of electrons in ultra-high purity III-V semiconductor and superconductor devices and is affiliated with the Department of Physics and Astronomy, School of Materials Engineering, the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Birck Nanotechnology Center at Purdue University. We are the home of Microsoft Quantum Purdue, signifying our partnership with the larger Microsoft Quantum program to develop systems for topological quantum computing.
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