Doctoral Research · AL
Physics
California Institute of Technology
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The physics option offers a program leading to the Ph.D., preparing students for careers in scientific research across particle, nuclear, condensed-matter, atomic/molecular/optical, gravitational, astrophysics, and theoretical physics. Students demonstrate basic and advanced physics proficiency, pass written and oral candidacy examinations, and complete a thesis with final examination.