Most of us first hear about the irrational number π (pi)—rounded off as 3.14, with an infinite number of decimal digits—in ...

The aim of mathematical physics is to adapt concept and methods of pure mathematics to study physical problems. A student interested in mathematical physics may choose to have as a major for her/his ...

It is something like the "Holy Grail" of physics: unifying particle physics and gravitation. The world of tiny particles is ...

At William & Mary, most students do not declare a major until the spring of their second year. However, if physics is a potential major for you, we recommend that you take General Physics (PHYS101/102 ...

Mathematics is one of the oldest disciplines of study. For all its antiquity, however, it is a modern, rapidly growing field. Only 70 years ago, mathematics might have been said to consist of algebra, ...

Sometimes, a passion for physics catches a student by surprise, and they don’t start fulfilling the major requirements until their second year. In this case, the following plan will fulfill all ...