Welcome to Northwestern Physics and Astronomy
Faculty and Research
Our research employs an broad range of theoretical and experimental approaches to understand the fundamental nature of the universe.
Seminars and Colloquia
See our weekly seminars and colloquia throughout the academic year.
Dearborn Observatory
Visitors are invited to tour the Observatory every Friday night.
News and Events
Observing at Dearborn Observatory
The Dearborn Observatory is open on Friday evenings for walk-in tours at 10:00 PM for public observing with the historic 18.5 inch refracting telescope.
Events
Oct
7
2022
Colloquium: Nathaniel Stern: New Dimensions on Interaction of Lig...
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Evanston
Abstract: The quantum conception of light consisting of particles of discrete energy, or photons, underlies its interaction with matter...
Oct
7
2022
Reunion Weekend at the Dearborn Observatory
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM, Evanston
The Dearborn Observatory is marking Reunion Weekend with a special three hour walk-in only evening. The evening is free and open to al...
Oct
10
2022
HEP Seminar: Jeff Berryman: "Searches for New Physics in Neutron ...
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Evanston
Abstract: The age of multimessenger astronomy promises to benefit numerous subdisciplines within physics. In particular, precision stud...