https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/physics/news/Recent posts from Department Newsen-usMon, 20 Apr 2026 02:35:26 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/physics/news/2025/department-news-2025.aspxResearchers have developed a new portable Raman analyzer that can accurately measure very low concentrations of hydrogen gas in ambient air.Wed, 30 Apr 2025 13:08:01 Portable Raman Analyzer Detects Hydrogen Leaks from a DistanceResearchers have developed a new portable Raman analyzer that can accurately measure very low concentrations of hydrogen gas in ambient air.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/physics/news/2025/department-news-2025.aspxResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/innovative-research-on-ferrimagnetic-materials-earns-millions-in-funding-to-advance-communication-technologies.aspxTwo grants awarded to faculty in the Department of Physics will support research on ferrimagnetic materials and their potential applications in advancing communication technologies.External ArticleThu, 27 Feb 2025 14:01:33 Innovative research on ferrimagnetic materials earns over $2.5M in funding to advance communication technologiesTwo grants awarded to faculty in the Department of Physics will support research on ferrimagnetic materials and their potential applications in advancing communication technologies.Darío Arena will use the Magneto-Optic Kerr effect (MOKE) spectroscopy in the USF Optical and Laser Spectroscopy Laboratory to study magnetic materials.https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/innovative-research-on-ferrimagnetic-materials-earns-millions-in-funding-to-advance-communication-technologies.aspxResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/physics-research-team-makes-new-progress-on-renewable-energy-project-in-botswana.aspxSupported by a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, researchers from USF’s College of Arts and Sciences Department of Physics have been engaged in a multi-year project to develop a portable, renewable energy source specifically designed for the needs of rural African communities.External ArticleTue, 30 Jul 2024 16:51:35 Physics research team makes new progress on renewable energy project in BotswanaSupported by a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, researchers from USF’s College of Arts and Sciences Department of Physics have been engaged in a multi-year project to develop a portable, renewable energy source specifically designed for the needs of rural African communities.Botswana Research Projecthttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/physics-research-team-makes-new-progress-on-renewable-energy-project-in-botswana.aspxResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/department-of-physics-professor-leads-study-on-novel-structure-spintronic-devices.aspxDr. Xiaomei Jiang, associate professor in the Department of Physics, is a dedicated researcher in the field of spintronics. Spintronics is the study and use of the spin of electrons and holes to create faster and more efficient electronic devices. The goal of spintronic devices is to harness and manipulate electron spin to enhance data computing performance compared to conventional electronics.External ArticleTue, 30 Apr 2024 11:50:51 Department of Physics professor leads study on novel structure spintronic devicesDr. Xiaomei Jiang, associate professor in the Department of Physics, is a dedicated researcher in the field of spintronics. Spintronics is the study and use of the spin of electrons and holes to create faster and more efficient electronic devices. The goal of spintronic devices is to harness and manipulate electron spin to enhance data computing performance compared to conventional electronics.Dr. Xiaomei Jiang, Dr. Xuan Chung, and Emmanuel Olawalehttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/department-of-physics-professor-leads-study-on-novel-structure-spintronic-devices.aspxResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/physics-research-team-brings-portable-renewable-energy-source-to-rural-sub-saharan-africa.aspxUnder a National Science Foundation (NSF) supported grant, a team of researchers from the USF College of Arts and Sciences Department of Physics have been engaged in a multi-year research project to develop a portable renewable energy source for people living in rural sub-Sahara Africa.External ArticleThu, 31 Aug 2023 00:51:09 Physics research team brings portable renewable energy source to rural sub-Saharan AfricaUnder a National Science Foundation (NSF) supported grant, a team of researchers from the USF College of Arts and Sciences Department of Physics have been engaged in a multi-year research project to develop a portable renewable energy source for people living in rural sub-Sahara Africa.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/physics-research-team-brings-portable-renewable-energy-source-to-rural-sub-saharan-africa.aspxResearchhttps://theconversation.com/what-is-quantum-entanglement-a-physicist-explains-the-science-of-einsteins-spooky-action-at-a-distance-191927Associate Professor of Physics, Andreas Muller recently published an article in The Conversation.External ArticleThu, 06 Oct 2022 13:33:11 What is quantum entanglement? A physicist explains the science of Einstein’s ‘spooky action at a distance’Associate Professor of Physics, Andreas Muller recently published an article in The Conversation.News placeholder graphic - laptop displaying News pagehttps://theconversation.com/what-is-quantum-entanglement-a-physicist-explains-the-science-of-einsteins-spooky-action-at-a-distance-191927Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2019/usf-botswana-collaborative.aspxEight undergraduate seniors and juniors from the University of South Florida (USF) have been selected for a challenging and rewarding research program funded by the National Science Foundation. The objective of the project is to develop a renewable energy source based on a novel scientific concept, with the goal of making basic commodities accessible to rural and tribal villages in Africa.External ArticleWed, 11 Dec 2019 13:34:38 USF-BOTSWANA COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH PROJECT TO DEVELOP A PORTABLE ENERGY SOURCE FOR RURAL AFRICAEight undergraduate seniors and juniors from the University of South Florida (USF) have been selected for a challenging and rewarding research program funded by the National Science Foundation. The objective of the project is to develop a renewable energy source based on a novel scientific concept, with the goal of making basic commodities accessible to rural and tribal villages in Africa.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2019/usf-botswana-collaborative.aspxResearch