About the Program
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Students gain advanced knowledge of classical physics, quantum mechanics, and statistical mechanics. Students graduate with the qualitative and quantitative skills necessary for applying physics understanding to professional research and teaching in physics.
M.S. Plan II
Ph.D. Plan B
College of Letters and Science
Admissions and Fellowship Information
General: Jan 15, 2026
Space Available: Jun 1, 2026
Continuing Student Fellowship: Jan 15, 2026
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Program Contact Information
Primary Program Contacts
Program Coordinator
Lenna Crabbe-Charlesworth
(530) 752-1501 | [email protected]
Department Chair
Daniel Cebra
(530) 752-4592 | [email protected]
Department Chair
Richard Scalettar
(530) 752-9706 | [email protected]
Graduate Program Chair
Rena Zieve
(530) 754-0564 | [email protected]
Additional Contacts
Advisor: General
Jaroslav Trnka
Physics
[email protected]
Advisor: Admissions and Primary Contact
Rena Zieve
Physics
(530) 754-0564 | [email protected]
Internal Fellowship Analyst
Heidi West
(530) 754-9473 | [email protected]
Senior Academic Advisor
Samantha Duesdieker
(530) 752-4928 | [email protected]