Courses and Events for Physics Students in the United States (USA)

The Experimental Physics Academy focuses on modern physics, specifically mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum dynamics and astrophysics, with an aim to provide hands-on experience and laboratory work within Penn’s vast research facilities. With time to experiment with advanced hardware and settings, students move past memorized equations to gain an understanding of cause and effect, and ultimately an appreciation of physics on a higher level.

Boulder School 2019: Theoretical Biophysics

Condensed Matter Physics and Materials,    Applied Physics: Biophysics, Medical Physics

Applied Physics: X-rays, Synchrotron Radiation and Crystallography ,    Condensed Matter Physics: Semiconductors

NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR), USA

The school will focus on techniques that employ long wavelength neutrons to achieve high energy resolution, enabling the study of dynamical processes over a wide range of time scales, from ~100 ns to ~1 ps. Participants will have the opportunity to use three of the following 5 neutron instruments: disk chopper spectrometer (DCS), backscattering spectrometer (HFBS), spin echo spectrometer (NSE), BT7 double focusing thermal triple-axis spectrometer, the multi-axis crystal spectrometer (MACS).

Applied Physics: Neutron Scattering,    Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

The Optical Society (OSA)

The Siegman International School is a week-long program that exposes students to in-depth learning of lasers and their applications from internationally recognized academic and industry leaders in the field. The scope includes all aspects of lasers and photonics. Each summer, The Siegman International School on Lasers invites up to 100 graduate students for a week-long program to learn from pioneering laser researchers and experts from leading laser companies, highly-regarded professors and fellow students. Attendees are asked to present their own research, which provides invaluable experience in building exposure for their work.

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