Department of Physics

Physicists ask the most fundamental questions about science. Why are we here? What are we made of?

Physicists at New Mexico Tech are most interested in phenomena in the Earth's atmosphere and in deep space.

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Active Research Groups:

Astrophysics 

Atmospheric Physics

Affiliated Institutions:

Langmuir Laboratory for Atmospheric Research

National Radio Astronomy Observatory

Jansky Very Large Array

Magdalena Ridge Observatory

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Current Events:

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 graduates! 

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News:

The Magdalena Ridge Observatory Interferometer (MROI) recently reached an important project milestone, achieving "first fringes" in July 2025. Check out the articles below to learn more!

Magdalena Ridge Observatory Interferometer Achieves “First Fringes”

Astronomy's secret weapon in the resolution wars: interferometry

 

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