Lawrence University
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| Prof. John Brandenberger, Eric Moore '99, and Prof. David Cook |
mong the best respected undergraduate
physics programs in the nation, the Lawrence physics curriculum is structured to help students
develop a firm grasp of important theories and a secure competence in active experimental areas
and techniques. The department features faculty involved in several areas of contemporary
research, including laser physics and atomic spectroscopy, computational physics, condensed
matter physics (especially liquid crystals), and plasma physics. These faculty members endeavor
strongly to involve students in the research going on around them.
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| Teresa Hayne '00 and Paul Kondratko '00 |
n recent years, faculty have received
numerous grants to establish unique facilities in computational physics, laser physics, x-ray
analysis, and plasma confinement. Model Lawrence programs in laser and computational physics
have received particular acclaim.
ince 1987, Lawrence has hosted a highly
selective Laser Physics Workshop for high school seniors who apply to Lawrence. The annual
workshop for prospective physics majors is unique for a liberal arts college.
This year's annual workshop for prospective students will be held on 29 February
and 1 March 2008. For details, select the link just before this sentence.
SPECIAL DEPARTMENTAL NEWS
28 November 2007: Professor David Cook received word that he has been elected Vice-President of the
11000-member American Association of Physics Teachers. He will take office at the upcoming national meeting in
January and will, year by year, advance from Vice-President to President Elect to President to Past President.
Previous special news items are accessible at
this link.
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