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THE UNIVERSE AND EVERYTHING IN IT

The areas embraced by UCLA physics research span the range from the well-established disciplines of "big science," e.g. studying the Higgs Boson at the LHC, and frontier plasma science underpinning fusion energy to newly emerging fields such as the physics of neuroscience and quantum science.

In astronomy, UCLA faculty are pioneers in the areas of extra-solar system planets, galactic astronomy, and cosmology. This effort is uniquely enabled by the world-renowned capabilities in design and construction of infrared instrumentation by our Infrared Laboratory.

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Latest News

Are there bright galaxies in the early universe?
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Prof Malkan and Prof Naoz have been elected fellows of the American Astronomical society
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UCLA Astronomer R. Michael Rich and Professor Harriet Buckley (U. Durham/Utrecht University) will be awarded honorary doctor of  science degrees from Lund University in Sweden on May 31, 2024.  Rich is recognized for his work on the inner Milky Wa...
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Congratulations to Professor Michael Gutperle, who was named a 2024 Physical Review Oustanding Referree!
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Events

THU
MAR
21
  • 4:00PM to 5:00PM
  • Yoo Seminar & Conference Hall (Young Hall 4222C)
Eric Hudson
UCLA

The Inevitable Quantum Winter?
Physics and Astronomy Colloquium