Physics

June 7, 2021

New law of physics

UW researchers have discovered a new law of fluid mechanics, a branch of physics, that will affect the future of aircraft design.

March 3, 2021

Quantum leap

UW scientists work toward a revolution in computing power, and consider the side effects it would cause.

December 15, 2016

Thouless nabs Nobel

The highest honor in physics goes to Professor Emeritus David Thouless.

June 1, 2013

Keeping cool

UW scientists have provided fresh insight into an issue that has vexed civilization since the beginning: how to keep a drink cold on a hot day.

June 1, 2007

Direct approach

The new dean of the UW College of Engineering doesn’t have an engineering degree. But that’s not the only surprising aspect of Matt O’Donnell.

March 1, 2007

Mark McDermott, 1930-2006

Mark McDermott, a UW physics professor for 43 years, passed away Nov. 4 from complications related to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.

September 1, 2003

Earth is doomed

"In 7.5 billion years Earth will either be swallowed up or survive only as a scorched planet."

March 1, 2002

To the moon

Using laser beams, 30-year-old reflectors and 21st century computing power, UW scientists plan to make the most exact measurement of the distance to the moon in history—accurate to the width of a paper clip.

December 1, 1995

UW physicist Hans Dehmelt awarded National Medal of Science

Physics Professor Hans Dehmelt, the University's first Nobel Prize-winning professor, received the nation's highest scientific honor.

September 1, 1994

Timeless formulae

In the ever-changing world of physics and astronomy, the UW took a bit of a risk to inscribe 30 formulae and diagrams on the side of a building.

Shrine for science

A landmark building ties high-tech science to traditional architecture, forging a link to the southwest campus.