University of New Mexico
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Department Information
Department of Physics and Astronomy
University of New Mexico
800 Yale Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87131 USA
277-2616, 277-2617 FAX: 277-1520
Other Facilities at the
Department of Physics and Astronomy
UNM/NSF Center for Micro-Engineered Ceramics
The University of New Mexico was recently awarded a National Science Foundation
Research Center which is unique in the sense that it combines researchers
from two Universities (University of New Mexico and New Mexico Tech), and
two National Laboratories ( Los Alamos
and Sandia) to perform collaborative
research on the chemistry and physics of ceramics. Ceramic materials under
study include the new ceramic high temperature superconductors, structural
ceramics, coatings (wear-resistant, optical, chemical protection, etc.)
and electronic ceramics. The ceramics industry (both local and national)
is involved in guiding and assisting CMEC's researchers. Faculty and students
on the UNM campus are primarily from the departments of Chemistry, Physics
and Astronomy, Geology, Chemical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.
Recognizing that inter disciplanary research is key to the development
and understanding of new ceramic materials, much of the research conducted
in CMEC is undertaken using multiple faculty/National Laboratory staff
member research teams. Areas of research include sysnthesis of non-oxide
ceramics via polymeric precursors, sol-gel processing, studies of the metal/metal
oxide interface, aerosol and plasma processing of ceramics, sintering,
microwave interactions with materials, and fractal analysis in materials
science.
The Campus Observatory
The Campus Observatory is located on the northern part of the campus. It
has a 12 inch, f/15 Cassegrain telescope. Astronomy labs are conducted
there during the week. Every Friday while the University is in session,
the public is welcome to visit. Hours are 8-10PM while Daylight Savings
Time is in effect, and 7-9PM during Standard Time.
Admission is free, and graduate students and faculty mingle among the
visitors to answer questions and help with the telescopes. This is one
of the most popular events provided by the department.
Groups of XX or more should call at least a week in advance to arrange
for special service: 277-2616.
The Campus Observatory Hot Line has a recorded message with information
about the upcoming night's observing status: 277-1446
Map to the Campus Observatory
Map to the Campus Observatory in PDF format
Regener Hall
The department conducts freshman and sophomore classes and laboratories
in a separate physics lecture and instructional laboratory building with
14,000 square feet. One of the unique features of this building is a built-in
heliostat capable of projecting a 5- to 12-foot-diameter image of the sun's
disk on the lecture room wall.
Map to Regener Hall
Map to Regener Hall in PDF format
The Department of Physics and Astronomy Electronics
Workshop is able to provide a variety of services both inside and outside
the department.
CONTACT:
Department of Physics and Astronomy
University of New Mexico
800 Yale Boulevard NE
Albuquerque, NM 87131-1156 USA
Phone: (505) 277-2616
FAX: (505) 277-1520
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