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Boston College researchers devise microscope smaller than a human hair that can return images of the tiniest components of human DNA or the smallest defects in computer semiconductors.
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		We have recently undergone a dramatic expansion, including the hiring of 7 new faculty members and development of world-class laboratories and computational network, which has propelled us into the forefront of research into novel electronic materials. We are a relatively small and closely-knit department, with a ratio of undergraduate majors to faculty of about 3:1. Thus students can expect ready access to faculty members for help with coursework, advising, or just an informal chat

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Graduate Admissions
The Physics Department typically admits 8 - 10 students into our program each year. Generally, admission decisions are made during the Spring for entry into our program in the Fall.

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and Graduate Students
Includes complete directory of Physics Department with links to individual web pages.

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PH116
PH402
URR

PH210
PH212

Special Inaugural Arline and Michael Magde Colloquium in Physics at Boston College
April 30, 2008, Higgins 300, 4:30 pm. MORE>>
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Graduate Housing Fair: June 20, 2008. MORE>>

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