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    History of the Department

    Jefferson Lab - old engraving

    Physics was a required course at Harvard College by 1642. At that time, the text was by Aristotle.

    In 1726, Thomas Hollis of London endowed a professorship in "Mathematicks and Experimental Philosophy" and also donated a shipment of scientific apparatus. In 1738 the second occupant of the...

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    1. When are Howard Georgi's and David Morin's office hours?

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    Requesting Letters of Recommendation

    There will come a time during your undergraduate career when you will be requesting letters of recommendation from professors (in their role of teacher and/or lab supervisor) or teaching fellows. These letters may be for summer programs, grad school, fellowships, jobs, etc.

    Below are some guidelines that will help the process go smoothly. The list might look a little long, but it’s probably things you would do anyway. At any rate, your efforts here will undoubtedly result in a more informative, punctual, and error-free letter. When requesting a letter of recommendation, you...

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    Phys 90r & Phys 91r

    Physics 90r (Supervised Research) and Physics 91r (Supervised Reading) have provided valuable instruction and experience for many students. To learn about what research is taking place in the Physics Department, you can peruse the faculty webpages. If you wish to study with an instructor not listed and/or work on a topic not mentioned, contact the desired instructor directly to discuss your interest and his/her availability to supervise you. For all students, except those enrolled in the "Biophysics Option," the following rules normally apply:

    1. Each Reading or...
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    FAQs: Introductory Courses

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    GENERAL QUESTIONS RELATED TO PHYSICS COURSES:

    1. In deciding between two (or more) courses with different levels of difficulty, how can I be sure that I sign up for the right one?
    2. I want...
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    Harvard Physics Student Awards

    Gertrude and Maurice Goldhaber Prize

    This prize is awarded annually to the outstanding theoretical and experimental graduate students who have passed their qualifying oral examinations in the preceding year.

    List of Winners


    David J. Robbins Prize

    From the income of a fund established in 1956 by Dr. and Mrs. Milton E. Robbins in memory of their son, David J. Robbins, A.B. 1955, two equal prizes will be awarded annually to two needy students, preferably graduates of Harvard...

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