Measuring the world precisely is much harder than it sounds. At very small scales, ...

Linear measurement tools are essential for determining the dimensions of an object. These tools provide a way to quantify distance in a straight line. In engineering and physics, getting your ...

Mutual attraction: why is it so difficult to pin down the gravitational constant? (Courtesy: iStock/FrankRamspott) Two extremely precise measurements of the gravitational constant G have yielded ...

Engineering physics blends concepts from engineering, physics, and math in an effort to bridge the gap between theoretical science and practical engineering. Engineering physicists focus on research ...

Part of our International Year of Quantum Science and Technology coverage Quantum-based gravity sensors promise a sensitive and robust way to locate buried objects, and they’ve recently taken their ...

In this educational film, a father explains to his son Tommy the importance of weights and measures in everyday life. As they prepare to set up a train set, the father illustrates how measurements are ...

The Department of Physics and Engineering Physics offers major programs of lecture and laboratory instruction leading to the bachelor of science in physics and the bachelor of science in engineering ...