Physics
Physics at Oberlin is a diverse academic program. We offer a rich selection of physics, astrophysics, and astronomy courses and ample opportunities for active student research involvement.
Why Study Physics at Oberlin?
Observatory and Planetarium
Oberlin College Observatory is atop Peters Hall at the center of campus. Peters was built in the 1880s and the dome was installed in 1929, along with a Gaertner 6-inch f:15 refractor telescope. The current telescope is a 14" Meade LX200. The observatory is actively used for introductory astronomy classes, for individual student projects, by the Oberlin Astronomy Club, and for public viewing.
Sample Courses
- PHYS 111 - Electricity, Magnetism and Thermodynamics 4 credits
- ASTR 100 - Introductory Astronomy 4 credits
- PHYS 316 - Waves and Optics 4 credits
- PHYS 411 - Electrodynamics 2 credits
Physics Faculty
Physics and astronomy faculty are both scholars and teachers who devote their careers to making important contributions to their disciplines through writing and research. Their academic and research areas include radio astronomy, optics, materials physics, gravitational physics, pulsars, and theoretical physics.
Explore Faculty within PhysicsPhysics Faculty
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Stephen FitzGerald
Professor of Physics -
Yumi Ijiri
Professor of Physics -
Melinda Keller
Department of Physics Lecturer / Lab Manager -
Robert Owen
Assistant Professor of Physics -
John Scofield
Professor of Physics -
Jillian Scudder
Assistant Professor of Physics -
Jason Stalnaker
Associate Professor of Physics -
Dan Styer
John & Marianne Schiffer Professor of Physics
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