Arizona State University Department of Physics

The basis for all science

When you study physics, you will learn how the natural world works. You will find an intellectual challenge as well as a solid basis for a broad range of career opportunities. You'll learn to solve problems for which the questions are not even known yet. The unique ability of physicists to discern pathways in complex problems makes them invaluable in a team-based environment in any number of fields such as medicine, materials science, renewable energy and financial markets, to name a few. It's no wonder that physicists are so sought after in the job market. Undergraduate and graduate students will find many choices to engage with faculty in research activities that are categorized in four broad areas of physics, given below.