Caltech astrophysics graduate program

What level of undergraduate preparation is necessary for admission? Mechanics at about the level of Goldstein's Classical Mechanics; electromagnetism at the level of Reitz and Milford's Foundations of Electromagnetic Theory; atomic and nuclear physics at the level of R. Leighton's Modern Physics; introductory quantum mechanics at the level of Dicke and Wittke's Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, and advanced calculus at the level of T. Apostol's Mathematical Analysis.

Should I apply to Physics or Astronomy? There is a considerable amount of research in astrophysics carried out in the Physics Department. Our Mission From admission to graduation, and all of the milestones in-between, our mission is to support and to promote the personal and academic development of all graduate students.

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Video Lightbox. Related Pages. Astronomy People. Astronomy Colloquium. There are also classes of all sorts: students have taken everything from Japanese language courses to guitar classes. While Caltech provides ample extracurricular opportunities, it's no secret that the greater Los Angeles area is full of outdoor, cultural, and social activities too. Outside of Caltech, Astronomy students have been known to run marathons, rock climb and backpack in the peaks of the San Gabriels and Sierra Nevadas, go wine tasting, and learn to dance hip-hop or ballet.

Some just sit back and enjoy the ever-present sunshine, while others fly high in aerial silks performances or surf the waves of Malibu. And in Southern California, many museums, theme parks, markets, and even gilded movie stars' mansions are just a brief car or train ride away. For students moving to the U. All of these groups facilitate celebrations of festivals and organize social and cultural gatherings. They make you feel at home away from home.