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Advanced Scattering Probes of Material Structure
BYU physics researchers use some of the world's brightest x-ray and neutron sources to study a variety of useful materials, such as superconductors, piezoelectrics and solid electrolytes. At the Advanced Photon Source at Argonne National Laboratory, 7 GeV electrons travel around a one-kilometer synchrotron ring at nearly the speed of light, emitting tangential Bremsstrahlung x-rays (much like the tangential spray from a leaky pail of water swung in a wide circle with a rope). At the newly-constructed Spallation Neutron Source at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, accelerator-driven proton pulses bombard a liquid-mercury target, knocking (i.e. spalling) neutrons from the target nuclei, which are then cooled in a moderator and collimated into beams. [Read More]

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About the Program
The Physics and Astronomy Department at Brigham Young University is part of BYU's graduate program.
Research Opportunities
There are many opportunities for research in Physics and Astronomy in six general areas of research.
Financial Assistance
Financial assistance is available to the qualifying graduate student.
How to apply
We encourage all who are seriously contemplating coming to BYU for graduate work to read the Guide for Applying to Graduate Study.
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Departmental Expectations
The Department of Physics and Astronomy is committed to the success of all students admitted.
General Degree Requirements
Specific requirements for each of the graduate degrees are described here.
How to Get Started
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Major Milestones
To make progress on your graduate student track, there are a number of milestones you must cross along the way.
Evaluation and Progress
Students should not jeopardize their investment of time and resources by dragging out the time to graduate!
M.S. to PhD Transition
If you are accepted into our MS program, it is possible to transition into the PhD program. Here are the steps you must take.
 
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