An additional 9 units of work, chosen in consultation with the graduate advisor, are required for the minor in physics. Information on methods of demonstrating proficiency may be obtained from the Department of Physics. Theoretical research is conducted in solid state physics, atomic physics, nuclear physics, elementary particles, field theory, general relativity, cosmology, astrophysics and nonequilibrium statistical mechanics. Prospective students should write to the department for information about specific research programs, the faculty involved, the facilities available, and the research and teaching assistantships or fellowship support which can be offered. It is the policy of the department to award financial aid in the form of teaching assistantships solely on the basis of the student's academic record and financial needs.
Fellowships are also available to first-year graduate students.