Physics

Organization Description
The Physics Department at St. Mary’s is dedicated to creating an environment for students to learn and grow both as physicists and individuals.
Charles Adler
- Professor of Physics
(240) 895-4343
Schaefer Hall 240
"Watch the First" Podcast features Professor Charles Adler
April 18, 2024
Professor Adler
The "Watch the First" Podcast (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=If4fv8qUODE) featured Chuck Adler as its guest on the episode premiering on April 18.  The podcast features three hosts who watch the first episode of a series and discuss it.  This episode was about the Netflix series "3 Body Problem… Find Out More
Professor Grossman’s colloquium to be featured by the Mid-Atlantic Quantum Alliance
April 4, 2022
Prof. Grossman
On Wednesday, April 6, at 5:45 p.m., Professor of Physics Josh Grossman will virtually give the SMCM Natural Sciences & Mathematics Colloquium, titled, “How quantum computing will soon transform chemistry, biology, computer science, physics, materials science, national security, finance,… Find Out More
Professor Charles Adler will be interviewed on "Mission Log Live" and "Coffee in Space"
November 4, 2021
Charles adler pictured
Chuck Adler, professor and chair of the physics department, will be interviewed on the programs "Mission Log Live" and the "Coffee in Space" podcast on Monday, November 8, 10 p.m. EST and Friday, November 12, 4 p.m. EST, respectively.  He will discuss topics involving the science of science fiction… Find Out More
Professors Adler and Patterson to Participate in TEDxGreatMills Free Virtual Event September 18, 2021 with Professor Emeritus Glaser and Alumna Moore ’19
August 17, 2021
Professors Adler, Patterson, Professor Emeritus Glaser and Alumna Moore ’19 pictured
Professors of Physics Charles Adler and Professor of Art Carrie Patterson will present individually during the TEDxGreatMills free virtual event entitled EMERGE! on September 18, 2021, along with Professor Emeritus of English Michael Glaser and SMCM Alumna Rie Moore ’19. Nine speakers will present… Find Out More
The Patuxent Partnership Physics Scholarship Awarded
August 11, 2021
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St. Mary’s College of Maryland, in continued partnership with The Patuxent Partnership (TPP) - a local nonprofit organization that works with government, industry, and academia on initiatives in science and technology - has awarded the inaugural The Patuxent Partnership Physics Scholarship. 

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Professor Grossman served as an Organizer & Facilitator for QUEST Workshop
June 28, 2021
Josh Grossman
Josh Grossman, professor of physics, served on the organizing committee and facilitated sessions at the Quantum Undergraduate Education & Scientific Training (QUEST) workshop held virtually June 3-4. 
Quantum Information Science & Technology (QIST) is beginning to transform computing,… Find Out More
Summer advising for prospective Physics students
June 28, 2021
For all faculty engaged in summer advising, and also for the fall: please remember to let any students interested in the Physics program know that both tracks of the Physics program (Physics and Applied Physics) are available as majors.  Those who are potentially interested in the program should… Find Out More
Professor of Physics Charles L. Adler Featured in the Physics article “When Sci-Fi Predicts the Future–and When it Doesn’t”
June 4, 2021
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St. Mary’s College of Maryland Professor of Physics Charles L. Adler is featured in this Physics article, “When Sci-Fi Predicts the Future–and When it Doesn’t,” looking at why some science fiction ideas never make it off the written page or into a movie. Adler recently released a video lecture… Find Out More
Physics Professor Emeritus Katsunori Mita published in the American Journal of Physics
May 13, 2021
Professor Emeritus Katsunori Mita
Schrödinger's equation is the fundamental equation of quantum mechanics. This equation is commonly regarded as a "wave equation" reflecting "wave-particle duality" that lies at the heart of quantum mechanics. In this article, Professor Emeritus of Physics Katsunori Mita presents it as a diffusion… Find Out More
St. Mary’s College of Maryland Partners with Washington University for Engineering Dual Degree Program
March 15, 2021
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St. Mary’s College of Maryland has partnered with Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, to offer an engineering dual degree program.  The program, considered one of the country’s premier engineering programs, is now in its 48th year at Washington University.

“While the St. Mary’s College… Find Out More
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