Welcome to the Department of Physics


We are a member of the College of Sciences.


Fall 2004: The Annually Contracted Faculty Position has been filled
Fall 2005:  New position announcement.  Stay tuned for details.

 

EIU OBSERVATORY WINNER

 

Observatory Design Competition Winner


Physics Department Colloquium Series


Upcoming Colloquiums

All colloquia meet in Room 215 of the Physical Science Building . Refreshments are available 15 minutes prior to colloquium.

The physics department colloquium series at Eastern Illinois University is sponsored by the Physics Department and Faculty Development, and features talks about current topics in physics and topics of special interest to the students and faculty. The lectures are free and open to the public, in room 215 of the Physical Science Building . For further information about this series, please contact Dr. Conwell at 581-6343, email to cfjcc@ux1.cts.eiu.edu .



One of our newest projects is Acoustic Levitation. The manipulation of objects using high intensity (over 150 decibels), sound waves.



For a less intense but more rhythmic sound you might try the sounds of the Vela Pulsar


And for the aftermath of a tremendous explosion, visit the beauty of

The Rings of Super Nova 1987a

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