1. Physics (theory and experiment):
Physics (theory and experiment) aims at cultivating talents with solid physical foundation and modern physical research ability. Students can study basic physics, quantum physics, classical field theory, high-energy physics and other courses in this major. In the course setting, the basic theory, experimental technology and application of physics are combined.
2. Nuclear physics:
Students majoring in nuclear physics study nuclear reaction, nuclear technology and nuclear physics experiments. This major trains high-level talents who have a solid foundation in nuclear physics and nuclear physics experiment technology and are engaged in the research and application of nuclear energy, nuclear detection and related industries.
3. condensed matter physics;
The condensed matter physics major focuses on the research and application of dielectric physics, amorphous materials and metal materials, and trains physicists and physical technicians with basic knowledge of physics and related disciplines and highly developed innovative thinking.
4. Atmospheric physics:
Students majoring in atmospheric physics learn the basic theory of meteorology, meteorological observation technology, atmospheric physics, meteorological forecast and other aspects of knowledge and technology, as well as their applications in atmospheric environmental pollution control and resource utilization.
5. Geophysics:
Geophysics is a branch of science and engineering, which mainly studies the origin, evolution and changing process of geophysical fields. This major mainly studies gravity and magnetic geophysical prospecting, electromagnetic geophysical prospecting, seismology, geothermal, geological exploration, engineering survey, disaster prevention and mitigation, resource development and so on.
6. Space physics:
Space physics is a subject that studies the physical phenomena of the sun, the earth and other planets in the solar system, also known as solar-terrestrial air physics. This major trains high-level talents who have basic knowledge and scientific literacy, master the core concepts, basic theories and methods of space physics, and can design and guide the launch, manufacture and operation of space exploration instruments and equipment.
7. Environmental physics:
Environmental physics is an interdisciplinary comprehensive science, involving environmental knowledge of atmosphere, water body and soil. It aims to cultivate high-level talents with a solid foundation of environmental physics and the cross-cutting fields of ecology and physics, carry out green scientific research and provide technical support for environmental protection.
Generally speaking, there are many physics majors in Xiamen University, covering different directions, disciplines and fields of physics. Science is set up in each major to provide students with comprehensive and forward-looking physical knowledge and research direction.