Our research-based teaching and learning facilities rival those of much larger universities. The difference? Our modern labs and state-of-the-art instrumentation are fully accessible to undergraduates as teaching tools in research-intensive courses and as investigative tools in mentored research experiences.
Atomic Force Microscope Lab
The atomic force microscope (AFM) lab contains a research grade Bruker Dimension Edge AFM, capable of nanometer scale surface characterization. The AFM is used by TCNJ physics, chemistry, and engineering students who also conduct training on the instrument. Contact Dr. David McGee (mcgeed@tcnj.edu) for more information.
Atomic Force Microscope Lab
Physics
Cloud Physics Lab
Cloud Physics Lab
Physics
Electron Microscope
Electron Microscope
Physics
General Physics Lab
General Physics Lab
Physics
Geophysics Lab
Geophysics Lab
Physics
High-Performance Computing Cluster
TCNJ's Scientific Data Center and High-Performance Computing (HPC) system is a state-of-the-art cluster comprising over 170 servers dedicated to scientific and mathematical computation. The system—with over 13 TFLOPS of computing power and near a petabyte of storage—is designed to handle diverse computing needs, from molecular simulations where the GPUs developed for first-person video games are put to use serving a higher calling, to CPUs connected by high-speed communication systems as used to build highly interconnected models for multi-scale biological systems and climate change. The Scientific Data Center and HPC system provide TCNJ faculty and students with new tools for scientific discovery.
High-Performance Computing Cluster
Physics
Neurophysics Lab
Research into the physics of living neuronal networks using techniques such as laser scanning photostimulation and calcium imaging. Science Complex P-304. Please visit Dr. Nguyen's Research page for more information. https://nguyen.pages.tcnj.edu/research/
Neurophysics Lab
Physics
Observatory
TCNJ has two observatories. The dome situated on top of the physics side of the science complex (left in the photo) is currently open for use by all astronomy classes, e.g., PHY162 and PHY163, as well as the general student population and the public. The second dome is used for astronomical research.
Observatory
Physics
Optics Lab
Optics Lab
Physics
Photonics Lab
The photonics lab contains a variety of lasers, cameras, and spatial light modulators for research on novel materials for information display. The lab is supported through NSF funding and is managed by David McGee.
Photonics Lab
Physics
Planetarium
TCNJ’s Paul S. Hiack Planetarium is a 40-seat planetarium that hosts both a Zeiss projector and a Digitalis projector. During the semester, the Physics Department hosts monthly shows in the planetarium, written and presented by students, that are open to TCNJ and the surrounding community! For more information and to RSVP for a planetarium show, please visit observatory.tcnj.edu/planetarium.
Planetarium
Physics
Plasma Physics Lab
Plasma Physics Lab
Physics
Contact
Physics Department
Science Complex, Room P123
The College of New Jersey
P.O. Box 7718
2000 Pennington Rd.
Ewing, NJ 08628