Physical Sciences

LIGO-Virgo network catches another neutron star collision
illustration of merging neutron stars

Gravitational waves detected on April 25, 2019, by the LIGO Livingston Observatory were likely produced by a collision of two neutron stars.

Galactic gamma-ray sources reveal birthplaces of high-energy particles
HAWC observator sits at base of aamountain

The international HAWC team, including Penn State researchers, has identified the cosmic sources of nine extremely high-energy gamma rays.

Penn State physicists earn second place in annual Buchalter Cosmology Prize
NEID Exoplanet Instrument Sees First Light
The WYIN telescope
The case of the elusive Majorana: The so-called “angel particle” is still a mystery
Schematic of superconductor combined with quantum anomolous Hall insulator
A fast and inexpensive device to capture and identify viruses
illustration of virus trap

A new device quickly captures and identifies various strains of virus.

Kregenow receives 2019 C.I. Noll Award for Excellence in Teaching
Julia Kregenow
Shandera receives 2019 C.I. Noll Award for Excellence in Teaching
Sarah Shandera
Cui-Zu Chang receives $1.7M grant from Moore Foundation to advance quantum materials research
Cui-Zu Chang

Chang has been selected as an Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative (EPiQS) Investigator.

Chemistry Students Receive Graduate Student Teaching Awards
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