CALET Study finds strongest evidence yet for local sources of cosmic ray electrons
A new study using data from the CALorimetric Electron Telescope (CALET) instrument on the International Space Station has found evidence for nearby, young sources of cosmic ray electrons, contributing to a greater understanding of how the galaxy functions as a whole.
Latest Department of Physics & Astronomy News
- LSU Physicist Hanyu Wei awarded $50k from DOE to support research in High-Energy PhysicsOut of 80 awarded projects from the U.S. Department of Energy, LSU's Experimental Neutrino Physics Research with Liquid Argon TPCs has been recognized at the Intensity Frontier in High-Energy Physics.
- NASA's Webb Makes First Detection of Heavy Element from Star MergerLSU Astrophysicist Eric Burns Co-Leads the InterPlanetary Network to Detect Gamma Ray Bursts
- Meet the astrophysicist who is working to make parking easierAssociate Professor Manos Chatzopoulos is using his skills in data analysis for something more down to earth — making it easier to find a place to park.
- Physics & Astronomy Welcomes New Faculty MembersThe fall semester brings many new beginnings from new students, faculty, and staff to new goals and a new academic year. This fall, the LSU College of Science welcomes new faculty members to the Department of Physics & Astronomy. Learn more about each new colleague below and make sure to give them a big LSU welcome when you see them.
- Nathaniel Wrobel - Student SpotlightNathaniel came to LSU as an Astrophysics student, LSU Department of Physics and Astronomy, in the Fall of 2020. In the Spring of 2022, Nathaniel decided to pursue an additional dual degree in Mechanical Engineering, at the LSU Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering.
- Kenneth J. Schafer Honored as Boyd Professor, LSU’s Highest Professorial Ranking