Department of Physics and Astronomy
York University
4700 Keele Street, Toronto, Canada
office: Room 223, Petrie Building
telephone: 416-736-2100 ext 22759
email: randy.lewis@yorku.ca
Teaching
Quantum Particles
PHYS 3040: Modern Physics
This course provides a detailed introduction to quantum mechanics, including some applications to contemporary physics.
Information for 2023-2024 is on eClass.
computing tetraquarks
Protons and neutrons are not the only particles that are made of quarks. Our research team at York University is combining theory and computation to explore whether a particular category of tetraquarks might exist.
computing dark matter
Dark matter is an important part of the universe, but its fundamental properties remain mysterious. If dark matter is governed by a theory similar to the strong force between quarks, then computational methods are required. Work on this topic has been done in partnership with researchers at the University of Southern Denmark and also at York.
computing with qubits
Would some quantum field theory calculations be done most naturally on a quantum computer? Options are being explored with collaborators at Waterloo's Institute for Quantum Computing and also with students at York.
fostering collaboration
As the leadership team for the Division of Theoretical Physics, our mission is to invigorate theoretical physics activities across Canada. The Division includes physicists working in academia and in industry, with members ranging from students to retirees.
