Physics

Welcome to the Lakehead University Physics Department.

If you are interested in understanding the world around you, and how its functioning can be put into practice in everyday life, join us at Lakehead University.

Our students are exposed to cutting edge knowledge in a wide variety of fields in physics including condensed matter physics, lasers and optical physics, nanotechnology, materials science, medical imaging and mathematical physics to equip them with the knowledge and technical skills needed for successful careers.

Interested in Physics?

Students interested in the physics program at Lakehead University will develop

  • problem solving skills
  • technical skills with a variety of experimental equipment
  • computational skills
  • teamwork

What is Physics?

The study of the basics of Nature.

The physics study will Include:

  • Mechanics and Gravitation
  • Optics
  • Electricity and Magnetism
  • Quantum Mechanics
  • Solid State Physics
  • Medical Physics

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Jan
14 		Lakehead University researcher, Health Research Institute scientist receiving more than $448k from the Canadian Cancer Society
A Lakehead University researcher and Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute scientist was awarded $448,800 from the Canadian Cancer Society... full story
Jul
4 		Lakehead University announces new and returning Canada Research Chairs
Three Lakehead University professors who are leading the way in innovative research have been named in the newest cycle of the Canada Research Chairs... full story
Jun
10 		Lakehead University and Philips Provide International Learning Opportunity to Next Generation of Scientists
Lakehead University and Philips signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to create an internship program where graduate students can work in... full story
Nov
21 		Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute and Lakehead University Scientist developing a new method for breast imaging
Dr. Alla Reznik, a Professor of Physics at Lakehead University and Senior Scientist with the Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute (TBRRI), is... full story