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Research Opportunities Applied Physics alumnae and faculty member Carolyn Kuranz discusses the details of an experimental target with Applied Physics graduate student Alexander Rasmus, at the Omega Laser Facility in Rochester New York. They are doing experiments to study vortex merging in shear flows.

Graduate Program Professor John E. Foster, University of Michigan Graduate Student, Brandon R. Weatherford, "Visible plume from an electron cyclotron resonance (ECR) waveguide plasma cathode, operating on argon feed gas." Plasma Science and Technology Laboratory Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences University of Michigan.

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Applied Physics is an interdisciplinary Ph.D. program that bridges physics with emerging technologies

Michigan has a distinguished record of innovation in Applied Physics. With a broad range of multidisciplinary research and access to the most advanced facilities, the program offers a dynamic environment for graduate training. Structured to meet individual goals, our curriculum allows research training blending the discipline of physics with chemistry, engineering, environmental science, geology, medicine, natural resources and public policy.

The University of Michigan Applied Physics Program is committed to a leading role in this endeavor. Current projects include nanoscience and technology, condensed matter and materials physics, optics, energy, plasma and chemical physics, atomic and molecular physics, biophysics, photonics, quantum electronics and information, solid state electronics synchrotron radiation and ultrafast science.

Our graduates are highly sought after to fill leadership positions in research, industry, academia and government. We invite you to look at our website to discover why the opportunities for bridging science and technology have never been more exciting here at the University of Michigan in Applied Physics!

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