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Study probes effect of virtual reality on learning

The simulation, “Learning Moon Phases in Virtual Reality,” is part of a multi-phase research study to determine whether the compelling, immersive nature of virtual reality (VR) provides a better learning outcome than conventional hands-on activities. The study – which found no significant difference among hands-on, computer simulation or VR learning – is one of the first to look at the impacts of VR on learning.

Nanoscale guitar string ‘executes a complex dance’

Researchers have devised a way to listen to a nanoscale guitar for the first time.

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FEB 18Department of Physics Colloquium General Physics Colloquium, Hirosi Ooguri, Fred Kavli Professor and Director of the Walter Burke Institute for Theoretical Physics at Caltech; Director of the Kavli Institute for the Physics and...

MAR 01Special LASSP Seminar with Martin Van Hecke Martin Van Hecke, Huygens-Kamerlingh Onnes Laboratory, Universiteit Leiden ...

MAR 04CANCELLED - Department of Physics Colloquiuum - CANC... The Colloquium has been cancelled.

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Research Spotlight

Research in the department is organized in two laboratories, the Laboratory of Atomic and Solid State Physics (LASSP) and the Laboratory for Elementary Particle Physics (LEPP). Explore the links below to learn more about the major research areas of the department and the facilities available to researchers.

Student Spotlight

"I'm most proud of the outreach activities I've been a part of. Sharing knowledge of the observatory with the public and helping to contribute to its smooth operation is chief among my Cornell achievements."

- R. Zachary Murray '18

Read more about R. Zachary Murray's story here.