Overview

The Physics research offered at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) in the materials and solid-state physics concentration includes the classical and quantum properties of condensed matter, with emphases on solid-state, surface physics and polymer physics.

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The research in the optics concentration includes the interaction of electromagnetic radiation with matter, with emphases on optical and infrared spectroscopy, nonlinear optics, quantum optics, quantum computing, light scattering, atmospheric optics and atmospheric physics. The research in astrophysics focuses on the analysis of high-energy observations and examination of galaxy formation.

The general research areas have sufficient overlap that students can benefit from courses offered in other areas. Both optics and materials areas have relevance to research programmes in other UMBC departments including physical chemistry, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering. The astrophysics programme has a strong link to the facilities at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) Physics graduate students have the opportunity to interact with graduate students and faculty in several other departments at UMBC and local government laboratories.

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Programme Structure

Tracks/Concentrations:

Condensed Matter Physics

Quantum Optics and Quantum Information

Astrophysics

Optics
Thermodynamics

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Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-07 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Baltimore Highlands, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

The admission process is competitive, with selections determined by an Admissions Committee comprised of faculty members of the Department of Physics.

The number of available admission slots varies from year to year based on faculty and financial resources. Applicants are required to submit undergraduate transcripts, 3 recommendation letters, and a personal statement.

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