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Project Ideas for Physics Majors

Explore the universe from particle dynamics to astrophysics through captivating undergraduate research.

🌌 Introduction

The University of Chicago’s Physics program encourages students to explore the fundamental laws of nature. These project ideas offer diverse options for theoretical studies, experimental setups, and computational simulations to strengthen analytical and research skills.

📐 Suggested Project Topics

Simulating the Double-Slit Experiment with Quantum Uncertainty

Investigating the Thermoelectric Effect in Solid-State Devices

Dark Matter Models in Galactic Rotation Curve Analysis

Measuring Gravitational Acceleration with a Torsion Pendulum

Developing a Cloud Chamber to Visualize Particle Tracks

Experimental Determination of Planck’s Constant Using LEDs

Designing a Model of a Fusion Reactor Using Magnetic Confinement

Relativistic Time Dilation Simulations with High-Velocity Objects

Studying the Doppler Effect Using Acoustic and Light Sources

The Physics of Musical Instruments: Harmonics and Resonance

Thermal Conductivity in Insulators and Conductors

Measuring the Refractive Index of Liquids Using Lasers

Centripetal Force and Planetary Orbit Models

Chaos Theory and the Double Pendulum System

The Photoelectric Effect and Quantum Light Emission

Creating an Interferometer for Wavelength Measurement

Modeling Black Hole Evaporation with Hawking Radiation

Examining Neutrino Oscillation with Detection Theories

Cosmic Ray Detection at Ground Level Using DIY Detectors

Constructing a Particle Simulator with Classical Mechanics

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