Physics & Astronomy

Upcoming Events

No events at this time

First and third Saturday of every month:

Makes a great family outing!

PHYS 401/402/407/408 students:

Drop by the Physics Help Center in DeMeritt 238, where you can work on your homework problems and get help if you get stuck.
No appointment required.

In-person in Demeritt 238

Physics research professor Antoinette Galvin receives 2018 UNH Excellence in Research Award

Toni with Dean Wayne Jones (left) and Associate Dean Chuck Zercher (right). Congratulations, Toni!
Physics professor Nathan Schwardron receives 2018 UNH Excellence in Research Award

Nathan with Dean Wayne Jones (left) during the CEPS faculty meeting. Congratulations, Nathan!
Prof. Hollen elected to APS DCMP Executive Committee

Assistant Professor Shawna Hollen has been elected to the executive committee of the Division of Condensed Matter Physics (DCMP) of the American Physical Society.
UNH Professor Named American Association for Advancement of Science Fellow

DURHAM, N.H. - Space plasma physicist Harlan Spence has been named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Spence, director of the Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans and Space and professor of physics at the University of New Hampshire, is among the 396 new fellows.

Learn more
Magnetic Reconnection

UNH contribution to NASA's MMS mission yields explosive new findings. Learn more.
World-Class Facilities

UNH Physics is housed in the recently constructed DeMeritt Hall, which features state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities.