Physics

Physics: Introduction

Faculty Affiliation

Arts and Science

Degree Programs

Physics

MSc

  • Dual Degree Programs:
    • Master of Science in Physics (University of Toronto) / Master in Physics (Sapienza Università di Roma) / Master in Physics (Université Paris-Saclay);
    • Master of Science in Physics (University of Toronto) / Master in Physics (Sapienza Università di Roma) / Master in Physics (Universidade do Porto)

PhD

Collaborative Specializations

The following collaborative specializations are available to students in participating degree programs as listed below:

Overview

The Department of Physics carries out research in experimental and theoretical physics in the following fields: atomic and molecular physics; biological physics; earth, atmospheric, and planetary physics; quantum optics and quantum information; quantum condensed matter physics; and subatomic physics and astrophysics. The department is involved in many collaborative efforts and has close ties to institutes worldwide.

Contact and Address

Web: www.physics.utoronto.ca
Email: grad@physics.utoronto.ca
Telephone: (416) 978-2945
Fax: (416) 978-1547

Department of Physics
University of Toronto
Room 315, McLennan Physical Labs
Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A7
Canada

Physics: Graduate Faculty

Full Members

Abbatt, Jonathan - BSc, PhD
Barzda, Virginijus - BS, DSc
Bond, J. Richard - BSc, MS, PhD, FRS, FRSC
Braverman, Boris - BS, PhD
Curtin, David - BSc, MSc, PhD
de la Barrera, Sergio - BS, MS, PhD
Dhirani, Al-Amin - MSc, PhD
Diamond, Miriam - BSc, MSc, PhD
Essick, Reed - BSc, PhD
Fishbach, Maya - PhD
Goyal, Sidhartha - BTech, MS, PhD
Gradinaru, Claudiu - PhD
Grisouard, Nicolas - BSc, MSc, PhD
Hong, Ziqing - BS, MS, PhD
Ilic, Nikolina - BSc, PhD
James, Daniel - BA, PhD
John, Sajeev - SB, PhD, FRSC
Jones, Dylan - BA, SM, PhD
Julian, Stephen - BSc, MSc, PhD
Kee, Hae-Young - BS, MS, PhD
Kim, Yong Baek - BSc, MSc, PhD, FRSC
Kim, Young-June - BS, PhD (Associate Chair, Graduate Studies)
Krieger, Peter - BSc, MSc, PhD
Kushner, Paul - BSc, MSc, PhD (Chair and Graduate Chair)
Lee, Christopher - BA, MSc, DPhil
Li, Xiang - BS, PhD
Liu, Qinya - BSc, PhD
Lo, Hoi-Kwong - BA, MA, MS, PhD
Lowman, Julian - BSc, MS, DPhil
Luke, Michael - BSc, AM, PhD
Marjoribanks, Robin - BSc, MS, MSc, PhD
McMillen, David - BSc, MS, PhD
Menou, Kristen - BSc, MS, ScD
Miller, R.J. Dwayne - BSc, PhD
Milstein, Josh - BS, PhD
Moore, G.W.K. - BSc, PhD
Murray, Norman - BSc, PhD, CRC
Netterfield, C. Barth - BSc, PhD
O'Neill, Morgan - BS, PhD
Orr, Robert - BSc, PhD, ARCS
Paramekanti, Arun - BTech, PhD
Peet, A.W. - BSc, PhD
Peltier, W. Richard - BSc, MSc, PhD, FRSC
Pen, Ue-Li - BSc, PhD
Poppitz, Erich - MA, MSc, PhD
Pysklywec, Russell - BSc, MSc, PhD
Rein, Hanno - MS, DPhil
Ripperda, Bart - BSE, MSc, PhD
Ryu, William - AB, PhD
Savard, Pierre - BSc, MSc, PhD
Scaffidi, Thomas - BSc, BE, MSc, PhD
Segal, Dvira - BSc, DSc
Sinervo, Pekka - BSc, PhD, FRSC
Sipe, John - BSc, MSc, PhD, FRSC
Steinberg, Aephraim - BS, MA, PhD, FRSC
Strong, Kimberly - BSc, DPhil, FRSC
Su, Zhan - BS, PhD
Swidinsky, Andrei - BSc, MSc, PhD
Teuscher, Richard - BSc, MSc, PhD
Thompson, Christopher - BSc, PhD
Thywissen, Joseph - BS, MA, PhD
Trischuk, William - BSc, PhD
Valencia, Diana - BS, MS, ScD
Vanderlinde, Keith - PhD
von Lilienfeld Toal, Anatole - PhD
Vutha, Amar C. - MSc, PhD
Walker, Kaley - BSc, PhD
Wei, John - BA, MS, PhD
Wells, Mathew - BS, DPhil
Wiebe, Nathan - PhD
Wunch, Debra - BSc, MSc, PhD

Members Emeriti

Bailey, David - BSc, PhD
Holdom, Bob - BSc, MA, PhD
Milkereit, Bernd - DrRerNat
Morris, Stephen - BSc, MSc, PhD
West, Gordon - BASc, MA, PhD

Associate Members

Mariani, Zen - BSc, MSc, PhD
Rayner, Peter - BSc, PhD
Rosenblum, Erica - MSc, PhD

Physics: Physics MSc, PhD Courses

All courses are not given every year. Please check the departmental brochure or website for course availability.

Introductory Courses

Course CodeCourse Title
Nonlinear Physics
Relativity Theory I
Relativity Theory II
Laser Physics
Quantum Theory of Solids I
Introduction to High Energy Physics
Current Interpretations of Quantum Mechanics
PHY1493HSeismology
Introduction to Atmospheric Physics

General Courses

Course CodeCourse Title
Statistical Mechanics
Electromagnetism
Quantum Mechanics
Fluid Mechanics
Mathematical Methods in Physics

Professional Development

Course CodeCourse Title
Effective Communication for Physicists
Scientific Computing for Physicists

Specialized Courses

Course CodeCourse Title
PHY2108HSpecial Topics in Physics
Special Topics in Physics
Atomic and Molecular Physics
Quantum Optics I
Quantum Optics II
Special Topics in Quantum Optics
Special Topics in Quantum Optics
Nonlinear Optics
Entanglement Physics
Quantum Theory of Solids II
Special Topics in Condensed Matter Physics
Advanced Statistical Mechanics
Many Body Physics I
Many Body Physics II
Quantum Field Theory I
Quantum Field Theory II
Experimental High Energy Physics
PHY2406HSpecial Topics in Particle Physics
Special Topics in Particle Physics
Phenomenology of the Standard Model
Climate System Dynamics
Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
Atmospheric Radiative Transfer and Remote Sounding
Data Assimilation and Retrieval Theory
Special Topics in Atmospheric Physics
Inverse Theory
Planetary Physics
Cellular and Molecular Biophysics I
Cellular and Molecular Biophysics II
Quantitative Biology of Systems, Organisms, and Populations
Computational Methods in Biophysics
Biophysical Techniques
PHY2720HSpecial Topics in Biological Physics
PHY2721HSpecial Topics in Biological Physics
Advanced Seismology

Report Course for MSc Students

Course CodeCourse Title
Selected Topics in Physics

Seminar Courses

Course CodeCourse Title
Atmospheric Physics Seminar
Biophysics Seminar
Condensed Matter Physics Seminar
Geophysics Seminar
Quantum Optics Seminar
Subatomic Physics and Astrophysics Seminar

Research Courses

Course CodeCourse Title
Research in Atmospheric Physics
Research in Biophysics
Research in Condensed Matter Physics
Research in Geophysics
Research in Quantum Optics
Research in Subatomic Physics and Astrophysics