This department includes condensed matter physics, optical physics, particle physics and modern astronomical observation and theoretical research directions.

It carries out basic physical theory research while carrying out astronomical data analysis and cosmic law exploration academic work.
The department completes general basic science education, and actively carries out frontier scientific research to expand students' vision of physical and astronomical disciplines.
Address: 6301 Stevenson Center, Nashville, TN 37240, USADepartment of Physics and Astronomy Website(https://physics.vanderbilt.edu/)