University of Minnesota
School of Physics & Astronomy

Resources

MyPhys

MyPhys is your control panel for your Physics account and other activities. You can use it to change your Physics password, update your directory information, review any mailing lists subscriptions, register devices for the network, and more.

Computing

The Physics Computing Intranet site offers information and directions for using our computer resources including computer labs and how to get help.

Lecture Demonstrations

The Demo group website allows you to search and view the over 900 live physics demonstrations and videos available.

Research and Student Machine Shops

The Physics Research Machine Shop provides design and fabrication for prototype and scientific research equipment which are not commercially available. Services include Engineering, Machining, Welding, and Repair.

The Student Machine Shop is available for use by students, staff and faculty of the School of Physics and Astronomy after completing a training course.

Helium Production

Tate Lab has its own helium liquifier. We can assist you with obtaining Helium.

Graduate Student and TA Tools

Electronic grading resources and instructions for Physics TAs (restricted access)
TA Scheduling application (restricted access)
Graduate Student Progress Report (restricted access).

Other Resources...

Walter Library contains the Science and Engineering Library. Scientific journals are available online and viewable with your X500 account.